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Demoya Family History

Demoya 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: Demay, Demory, Moya, Deloy, Bedoya, Demos, Demyan, Devoy, Demey

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Where is the Demoya family from?

You can see how Demoya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demoya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Demoya family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Demoya's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Demoya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demoya surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Demoya ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Demoya ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Demoya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demoya 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Demoya. 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 17 military records available for the last name Demoya. For the veterans among your Demoya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demoya lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Demoya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Demoya in 1963 was 76, and 96 in 2004.

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