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Demma Family History

Demma Surname Meaning

Italian (also D'Emma): metronymic with (fused) preposition d(e) ‘of’ from the female personal name Emma.

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


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Where is the Demma family from?

You can see how Demma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demma family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Demma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Demma families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Demma's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Demma families in 1911.
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What did your Demma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demma. 14% of Demma men worked as a Truck Driver and 16% of Demma women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demma were New Worker and Saleslady.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Saleslady
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Demma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demma 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 665 immigration records available for the last name Demma. 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 513 military records available for the last name Demma. For the veterans among your Demma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demma lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Demma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Demma in 1951 was 42, and 76 in 2004.

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