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Demmert Family History

Demmert 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: Demmer, Hemmert, Emmert, Remmert, Demler, Dermer, Emmett, Dessert

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Where is the Demmert family from?

You can see how Demmert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demmert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Demmert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Demmert families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Demmert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Demmert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demmert 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 Demmert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demmert. 50% of Demmert men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Demmert women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demmert were Fisherman and Secretary.

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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
    50%
  • Fisherman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%

What Demmert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Demmert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demmert 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Demmert. 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 224 military records available for the last name Demmert. For the veterans among your Demmert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demmert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Demmert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Demmert in 1962 was 82, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demmert 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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