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Demmit Family History

Demmit 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: Demmitt, Demmin, Demme, Demmer, Demain, Dement, Kemmis, Dimmig

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Where is the Demmit family from?

You can see how Demmit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demmit family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Demmit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Demmit families living in North Carolina. This was about 40% of all the recorded Demmit's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Demmit families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demmit 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 Demmit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Demmit. 50% of Demmit men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Demmit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Demmit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demmit 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Demmit. 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 7 military records available for the last name Demmit. For the veterans among your Demmit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demmit lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1994, in the United States, Demmit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Demmit in 1986 was 71, and 63 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demmit 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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