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Demyer Family History

Demyer 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: Demler, Denyer, Demmer, Dreyer, Meyer, Dyer, Decker, Demeter, Heyer

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Where is the Demyer family from?

You can see how Demyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Demyer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Demyer families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Demyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Demyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Demyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Demyer. 34% of Demyer men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Abb Booked Sean
    17%
  • Lineman
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Demyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demyer 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Demyer. 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 179 military records available for the last name Demyer. For the veterans among your Demyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Demyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Demyer in 1964 was 91, and 82 in 2002.

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