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Demetres Family History

Demetres 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: Demeter, Demers, Demetro, Demetriou, Debates, Demeuse, Demotte

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Where is the Demetres family from?

You can see how Demetres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demetres family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Demetres family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Demetres's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Demetres families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demetres surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Demetres ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cook was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Demetres. 100% of Demetres men worked as a Cook. .

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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 1939

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Demetres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demetres 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Demetres. 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 27 military records available for the last name Demetres. For the veterans among your Demetres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demetres lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Demetres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Demetres in 1972 was 85, and 73 in 2001.

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