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Demetros Family History

Demetros 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, Demetriou, Demers, Demeter, Medeiros, Demato, Detro, Metro

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Where is the Demetros family from?

You can see how Demetros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demetros family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Demetros families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Demetros families living in Illinois. This was about 14% of all the recorded Demetros's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Demetros families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demetros surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Demetros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Demetros. 100% of Demetros men worked as a Waiter. .

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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

  • Waiter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Demetros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demetros 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Demetros. 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 122 military records available for the last name Demetros. For the veterans among your Demetros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demetros lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Demetros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Demetros in 1963 was 74, and 82 in 2001.

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