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Demilley Family History

Demilley 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: Demille, Deville, Dilley, Milley, Bemiller, Reilley, Devillez, Miller

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Where is the Demilley family from?

You can see how Demilley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demilley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Demilley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Demilley families living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Demilley's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Demilley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demilley 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 40 census records available for the last name Demilley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demilley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Demilley. 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 3 military records available for the last name Demilley. For the veterans among your Demilley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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