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Demeny Family History

Demeny 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: Deveny, Dement, Demey, Kemeny, Demery, Denny, Demay, Demory, Dewey

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Where is the Demeny family from?

You can see how Demeny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demeny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Demeny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Demeny families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Demeny's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Demeny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demeny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Demeny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demeny. 48% of Demeny men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Demeny women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Demeny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 860 census records available for the last name Demeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demeny 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Demeny. 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 216 military records available for the last name Demeny. For the veterans among your Demeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demeny lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Demeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Demeny in 1962 was 83, and 79 in 2004.

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