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Demets Family History

Demets Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Demers, Deets, Beets, Demeter, Debes, Nemes, Dees, Demeuse, Remes

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Where is the Demets family from?

You can see how Demets families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demets family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Demets families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Demets family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Demets's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Demets families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demets surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Demets. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demets census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 159 immigration records available for the last name Demets. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Demets. For the veterans among your Demets ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demets lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Demets life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Demets in 1968 was 87, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demets ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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