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Demant Family History

Demant Name Meaning

see Diamond .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Deman, Demann, Demand, Dement, Demont, Demint, Dean, Demark, Neman

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Where is the Demant family from?

You can see how Demant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Demant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Demant family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Demant's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Demant families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Demant ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Demant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demant 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 547 immigration records available for the last name Demant. 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 253 military records available for the last name Demant. For the veterans among your Demant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demant lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Demant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Demant in 1965 was 78, and 57 in 2001.

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