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Demon Family History

Demon 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: Lemon, Damon, Dedon, Deman, Devon, Deon, Demos, Delon, Degon, Memon

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Where is the Demon family from?

You can see how Demon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Demon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Demon families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Demon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Demon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Demon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demon. 38% of Demon men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Demon women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demon were Salesman and Secretary. .

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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
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Demon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demon 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Demon. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Demon. For the veterans among your Demon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Demon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Demon in 1966 was 66, and 34 in 1994.

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