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Demson Family History

Demson 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: Remson, Demmon, Deason, Denson, Delson, Samson, Benson, Elson, Denton

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Where is the Demson family from?

You can see how Demson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Demson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Demson family living in Alabama. This was about 25% of all the recorded Demson's in USA. Alabama and 3 other states had the highest population of Demson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Demson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demson. 27% of Demson men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Demson women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demson were Farm Hand and Bkkg. .

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farm Hand
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Bkkg
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Demson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demson 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Demson. 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 679 military records available for the last name Demson. For the veterans among your Demson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demson lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Demson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Demson in 1974 was 67, and 82 in 2003.

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