Demko Family History

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Demko Name Meaning

Polish and Slovak: from a pet form of a personal name, Polish Dymitr and Slovak Demeter, from Greek Demetrios (Latin Demetrius; see Demetriou). Ukrainian: from a pet form of a personal name Demjan (see Damian).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Demos, Benko, Berko, Mesko, Jesko, Deck, Fecko, Senko, Melko, Timko

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Demko Family Origin

Where is the Demko family from?

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You can see how Demko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Demko families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Demko families living in Alberta. This was about 71% of all the recorded Demko's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Demko families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Demko Family Occupations

What did your Demko ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the CA named Demko. 50% of Demko men worked as a Farmer

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • See Forman
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Demko Historical Records

What Demko family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Demko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demko census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Demko. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Demko. For the veterans among your Demko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Demko Life Expectancy

What is the average Demko lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Demko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Demko in 1949 was 70, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demko 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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