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Demian Family History

Demian Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly Egypt): from the personal name Demian an Arabic form of Greek Damianos (see Damian). It is found among Christians.

Romanian and Slovak: from the personal name Demian a variant of Damian Greek Damianos.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Demian family from?

You can see how Demian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Demian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Demian families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Demian's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Demian families in 1911.
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What did your Demian ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Demian. 45% of Demian men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Framer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Demian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demian 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 561 immigration records available for the last name Demian. 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 94 military records available for the last name Demian. For the veterans among your Demian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demian lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Demian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Demian in 1963 was 62, and 86 in 2003.

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