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Demarre Family History

Demarre 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: Demare, Demarr, Demarce, Demaree, Demarie, Demarse, Demark, Demar

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Where is the Demarre family from?

You can see how Demarre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demarre family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Demarre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Demarre families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Demarre's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Demarre families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demarre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Demarre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Demarre. 60% of Demarre men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Operator
    40%
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Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Demarre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demarre 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Demarre. 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 86 military records available for the last name Demarre. For the veterans among your Demarre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demarre lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Demarre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Demarre in 1965 was 70, and 65 in 2003.

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