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Demichele Family History

Demichele 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: De Michele, Demichael, Di Michele, Michele, Michel, Reichel, Eichel

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Where is the Demichele family from?

You can see how Demichele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demichele family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Demichele families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Demichele families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Demichele's in USA. New York had the highest population of Demichele families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demichele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Demichele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demichele. 52% of Demichele men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Demichele women worked as an Operator. .

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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
    52%
  • Sales Clerk
    12%
  • Mason
    8%
  • Trucker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Demichele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Demichele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demichele 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 467 immigration records available for the last name Demichele. 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 341 military records available for the last name Demichele. For the veterans among your Demichele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demichele lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Demichele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Demichele in 1952 was 53, and 66 in 2004.

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