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Demmin Name Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named in Brandenburg.

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


Similar surnames: Demming, Denzin, Demaine, Lemming, Demain, Hemming, Demann, Dammen

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Where is the Demmin family from?

You can see how Demmin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demmin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Demmin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Demmin families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 79% of all the recorded Demmin's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Demmin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demmin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Demmin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demmin. 39% of Demmin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Demmin women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Demmin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demmin 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Demmin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Demmin. For the veterans among your Demmin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demmin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Demmin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Demmin in 1958 was 57, and 78 in 2004.

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