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Demings Name Meaning

variant of Deeming with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Deming, Levings, Domingo, Flemings, Demming, Dering, Demange

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Where is the Demings family from?

You can see how Demings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demings family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Demings families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Demings families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Demings's in USA. New York had the highest population of Demings families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demings surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Demings ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demings. 64% of Demings men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Demings women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    64%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Fishing
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Demings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demings 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Demings. 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 387 military records available for the last name Demings. For the veterans among your Demings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demings lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Demings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Demings in 1959 was 35, and 68 in 2004.

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