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Demink Family History

Demink 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: Deming, Demick, Demint, Devine, Demark, Dimick, Devin, Mink, Denk

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Where is the Demink family from?

You can see how Demink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demink family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Demink families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Demink families living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Demink's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Demink families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Demink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Demink. 50% of Demink 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Foreman
    20%
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Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Demink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demink 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Demink. 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 53 military records available for the last name Demink. For the veterans among your Demink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demink lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Demink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Demink in 1959 was 51, and 69 in 2003.

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