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Demond Family History

Demond Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Damon. French (mainly Ain and Yonne): probably an altered form of Demont.

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


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Where is the Demond family from?

You can see how Demond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demond family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Demond families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 27 Demond families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 39% of all the recorded Demond's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Demond families in 1911.
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What did your Demond ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Demond. 48% of Demond men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Demond women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demond were Charretier and Nurse.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Charretier
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Demond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demond 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Demond. 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 914 military records available for the last name Demond. For the veterans among your Demond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demond lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Demond life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Demond in 1957 was 59, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demond 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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