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Demetroff Family History

Demetroff 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: Nemeroff, Demetro, Dimitroff, Demetriou, Federoff, Tegethoff, Dewerff

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Where is the Demetroff family from?

You can see how Demetroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demetroff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Demetroff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Demetroff families living in Ohio. This was about 45% of all the recorded Demetroff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Demetroff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demetroff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Demetroff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Demetroff. 60% of Demetroff 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%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Demetroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demetroff 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Demetroff. 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 65 military records available for the last name Demetroff. For the veterans among your Demetroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demetroff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Demetroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Demetroff in 1965 was 39, and 29 in 2003.

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