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Demelt Family History

Demelt 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: Demel, Dement, Demers, Lemert, Demey, Emel, Deel, De Melo, Deuel

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Where is the Demelt family from?

You can see how Demelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demelt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Demelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Demelt families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Demelt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Demelt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 540 census records available for the last name Demelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demelt 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Demelt. 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 144 military records available for the last name Demelt. For the veterans among your Demelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demelt lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Demelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Demelt in 1975 was 82, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demelt 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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