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Demmett Family History

Demmett 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: Emmett, Demmitt, Demme, Demmer, Dement, Hemmert, Emmert, Dummitt

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Where is the Demmett family from?

You can see how Demmett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demmett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Demmett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Demmett families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Demmett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Demmett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demmett 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 Demmett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Demmett. 100% of Demmett men worked as a General Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

What Demmett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Demmett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demmett 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Demmett. 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 37 military records available for the last name Demmett. For the veterans among your Demmett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demmett lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Demmett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Demmett in 1977 was 68, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demmett 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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