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Demus Family History

Demus Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of the personal name Nikodemus (see Nicodemus).

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


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Where is the Demus family from?

You can see how Demus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Demus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Demus families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Demus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Demus families in 1911.
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What did your Demus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demus. 30% of Demus men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Demus women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demus were Salesman and Packer.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Operator
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Packer
    34%

What Demus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Demus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demus 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Demus. 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 525 military records available for the last name Demus. For the veterans among your Demus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demus lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Demus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Demus in 1951 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demus 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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