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Demmott Family History

Demmott 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: Demmitt, Jemmott, Memmott, Emmott, Demott, Dermott, Emmett, Demotte

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Where is the Demmott family from?

You can see how Demmott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demmott family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Demmott families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Demmott family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Demmott's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Demmott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demmott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Demmott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demmott 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Demmott. 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 7 military records available for the last name Demmott. For the veterans among your Demmott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demmott lifespan?

Average Demmott life expectancy in 1989 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demmott 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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