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Dembitz Family History

Dembitz 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: Gerbitz, Demmitt, Kemnitz, Nemitz, Dewitz, Damitz, Deitz, Nesbitt

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Where is the Dembitz family from?

You can see how Dembitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dembitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dembitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Dembitz families living in Kentucky. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dembitz's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Dembitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dembitz 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 Dembitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dembitz. 100% of Dembitz men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Dembitz women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Dembitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Dembitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dembitz 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Dembitz. 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 35 military records available for the last name Dembitz. For the veterans among your Dembitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dembitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dembitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dembitz in 1963 was 81, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dembitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dembitz 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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