Desmitt Family History

Desmitt 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, Nesbitt, De witt, Nesmith, Dummitt, Dimmitt, Devitt, De smith, Dearmitt, Emmitt

51	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
11	Military Records
7	Immigration Records
73	Census and Voter Lists
20	Member Trees

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Where is the Desmitt family from?

You can see how Desmitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desmitt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Desmitt family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Desmitt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Desmitt families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desmitt 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 Record

There are 73 census records available for the last name Desmitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desmitt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Desmitt. 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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Military Records

There are 11 military records available for the last name Desmitt. For the veterans among your Desmitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desmitt lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1993, in the United States, Desmitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Desmitt in 1952 was 61, and 87 in 1993.

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Desmitt Surname Meaning

Where is the Desmitt family from?

What Desmitt family records will you find?

What is the average Desmitt lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1993, in the United States, Desmitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Desmitt in 1952 was 61, and 87 in 1993.

Desmitt Family History

Desmitt Surname Meaning

162 record(s) for Desmitt

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Desmitt Surname Meaning

162 record(s) for Desmitt

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Where is the Desmitt family from?

What Desmitt family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Desmitt lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Desmitt family tree

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