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Demny Family History

Demny 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: Denny, Demay, Demey, Demby, Demmy, Dean, Dery, Penny, Dehn, Remy

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Where is the Demny family from?

You can see how Demny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demny family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Demny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Demny family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Demny's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Demny families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Demny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demny. 50% of Demny men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Demny women 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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Demny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demny 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Demny. 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 64 military records available for the last name Demny. For the veterans among your Demny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demny lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Demny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Demny in 1964 was 79, and 83 in 2003.

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