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Demora Family History

Demora 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: Demory, Demore, Demara, Mora, Demark, Demar, Debord, Uemura, Devore

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Where is the Demora family from?

You can see how Demora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demora family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Demora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Demora families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Demora's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Demora families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demora surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Demora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demora. 46% of Demora men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Demora women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    46%
  • Private First Class
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Demora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demora 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Demora. 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 117 military records available for the last name Demora. For the veterans among your Demora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demora lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Demora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Demora in 1951 was 41, and 69 in 2002.

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