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Demerritt Family History

Demerritt Surname Meaning

Variant of Demeritt.

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


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Where is the Demerritt family from?

You can see how Demerritt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demerritt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Demerritt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Demerritt family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Demerritt's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Demerritt families in 1891.
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What did your Demerritt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demerritt. 46% of Demerritt men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Demerritt women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demerritt were Gardener and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Gardener
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Demerritt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Demerritt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demerritt 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Demerritt. 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 245 military records available for the last name Demerritt. For the veterans among your Demerritt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demerritt lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Demerritt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Demerritt in 1948 was 67, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demerritt 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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