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Demerchant Name Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English under the French influence in Canada) of Cuffman itself probably an old Anglicized form of German Kaufmann (compare Coffman ). The name is formed with the English vocabulary word merchant ‘dealer’ (see Merchant ) and the French preposition de ‘of’.

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


Similar surnames: Merchant, Dechant, Marciante, Marchand, Mercadante, Mersman, Servant

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Where is the Demerchant family from?

You can see how Demerchant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demerchant family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Demerchant families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 144 Demerchant families living in New Brunswick. This was about 99% of all the recorded Demerchant's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Demerchant families in 1911.
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What did your Demerchant ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Demerchant. 100% of Demerchant men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Demerchant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demerchant 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Demerchant. 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 79 military records available for the last name Demerchant. For the veterans among your Demerchant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demerchant lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Demerchant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Demerchant in 1963 was 62, and 89 in 2004.

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