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Demose Family History

Demose 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: Demos, Debose, Demore, Demoss, Delos, Mose, Demory, Demeuse, Decoste

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Where is the Demose family from?

You can see how Demose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demose family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Demose families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Demose families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Demose's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Demose families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demose surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Demose ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer On Farm was the top reported job for people in the USA named Demose. 100% of Demose men worked as a Laborer On Farm. .

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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 On Farm
    100%
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Demose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demose 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Demose. 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 30 military records available for the last name Demose. For the veterans among your Demose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demose lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Demose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Demose in 1981 was 78, and 90 in 1999.

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