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Demison Family History

Demison 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: Denison, Emison, Jemison, Lewison, Nerison, Remson, Deliso, Elison

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Where is the Demison family from?

You can see how Demison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Demison families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Demison families living in Connecticut. This was about 35% of all the recorded Demison's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Demison families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Demison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demison. 39% of Demison men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Demison women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demison were Shipping Clerk and Housewife. .

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Shipping Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
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Census Records

There are 949 census records available for the last name Demison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demison 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Demison. 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 90 military records available for the last name Demison. For the veterans among your Demison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demison lifespan?

Average Demison life expectancy in 1976 was 50 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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