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Demilly Family History

Demilly 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, Dilly, Reilly, Emily, Deily, Mill, Lilly, Neill

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Where is the Demilly family from?

You can see how Demilly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demilly family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Demilly families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 4 Demilly families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Demilly's in USA. New York had the highest population of Demilly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demilly 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 195 census records available for the last name Demilly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demilly 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Demilly. 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 41 military records available for the last name Demilly. For the veterans among your Demilly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demilly lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Demilly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Demilly in 1955 was 45, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demilly 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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