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Demeritt Family History

Demeritt Surname Meaning

Altered form of an unidentified surname possibly French Demarest or Demarais. Compare Demerritt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Demeritt family from?

You can see how Demeritt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demeritt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Demeritt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Demeritt families living in New Hampshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Demeritt's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Demeritt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demeritt 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 Demeritt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demeritt. 19% of Demeritt men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Demeritt women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demeritt were Pipe Wrapper and Seamstress.

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Pipe Wrapper
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    43%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%

What Demeritt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Demeritt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demeritt 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Demeritt. 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 769 military records available for the last name Demeritt. For the veterans among your Demeritt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demeritt lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Demeritt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Demeritt in 1946 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demeritt 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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