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Demke Family History

Demke Surname Meaning

German: from the Old Prussian name Demeke originally found in the former northeastern part of Germany

alternatively from a pet form of Thomas.

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


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Where is the Demke family from?

You can see how Demke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Demke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Demke family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Demke's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Demke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Demke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demke. 20% of Demke men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Demke women worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Labor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Demke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Demke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demke 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Demke. 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 268 military records available for the last name Demke. For the veterans among your Demke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demke lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Demke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Demke in 1961 was 73, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demke 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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