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Demorse Family History

Demorse 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: Demore, Demarse, Demory, Demeuse, Demotte, Devore, Demos, Demers

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Where is the Demorse family from?

You can see how Demorse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demorse family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Demorse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Demorse family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Demorse's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Demorse families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demorse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Demorse ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Demorse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demorse 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Demorse. 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 38 military records available for the last name Demorse. For the veterans among your Demorse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demorse lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Demorse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Demorse in 1974 was 84, and 80 in 1995.

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