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Demetra Family History

Demetra 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: Demetro, Demeter, Demers, Devera, Demara, Demery, Demetriou, Demark

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Where is the Demetra family from?

You can see how Demetra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demetra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Demetra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Demetra families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Demetra's in USA. New York had the highest population of Demetra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demetra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Demetra ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Demetra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demetra 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Demetra. 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 13 military records available for the last name Demetra. For the veterans among your Demetra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demetra lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Demetra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Demetra in 1968 was 77, and 76 in 1991.

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