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Dematt Family History

Dematt Surname 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: Demato, Demott, Demark, Demar, Demay, Dewart, Deman, Demotte, Matt

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Where is the Dematt family from?

You can see how Dematt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dematt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dematt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Dematt family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dematt's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dematt families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dematt 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 Dematt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dematt. 50% of Dematt men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dematt women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Dematt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Dematt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dematt 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Dematt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 104 military records available for the last name Dematt. For the veterans among your Dematt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dematt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Dematt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dematt in 1964 was 50, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dematt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dematt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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