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Dematte Family History

Dematte 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: Demotte, Delatte, Matte, Demato, Demaine, Deslatte, Demonte, Demare

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Where is the Dematte family from?

You can see how Dematte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dematte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dematte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Dematte families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Dematte's in USA. California had the highest population of Dematte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dematte 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 Dematte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dematte. 72% of Dematte 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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Dematte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dematte 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Dematte. 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 Dematte. For the veterans among your Dematte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dematte lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Dematte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dematte in 1964 was 76, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dematte 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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