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Demilt Family History

Demilt 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: Demint, Demel, Demmitt, Deming, Dement, Demick, Emile, Demille, Emily

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Where is the Demilt family from?

You can see how Demilt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demilt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Demilt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Demilt families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Demilt's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Demilt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demilt 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 Demilt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Demilt. 37% of Demilt 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
    37%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Bank Clerk
    19%

What Demilt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Demilt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demilt 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Demilt. 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 153 military records available for the last name Demilt. For the veterans among your Demilt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demilt lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Demilt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Demilt in 1960 was 33, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Demilt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demilt 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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