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Demaison Family History

Demaison Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Maison, Denison, Emison, Demain, Dennison, Deason, Jemison, Deacon

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Where is the Demaison family from?

You can see how Demaison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demaison family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Demaison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Demaison family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Demaison's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Demaison families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demaison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Demaison ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Demaison ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Demaison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demaison 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Demaison. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Demaison. For the veterans among your Demaison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demaison lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Demaison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Demaison in 1965 was 85, and 80 in 2001.

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