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Demmond Family History

Demmond 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: Desmond, Lemmond, Demmon, Demmons, Demond, Diamond, Hammond, Edmond

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Where is the Demmond family from?

You can see how Demmond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demmond family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Demmond families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 22 Demmond families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Demmond's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Demmond families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demmond 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 Demmond ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demmond. 72% of Demmond men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Demmond women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Machinist
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Demmond family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 795 census records available for the last name Demmond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demmond 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Demmond. 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 180 military records available for the last name Demmond. For the veterans among your Demmond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demmond lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Demmond life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Demmond in 1967 was 74, and 101 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Demmond

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demmond 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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