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Demott Family History

Demott Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Demotte.

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


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Where is the Demott family from?

You can see how Demott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Demott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Demott families living in Middlesex. This was about 55% of all the recorded Demott's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Demott families in 1891.
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What did your Demott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Police Constable and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Demott. 50% of Demott men worked as a Police Constable and 100% of Demott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Police Constable
    50%
  • Hosiery Trimmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Demott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Demott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demott 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 603 immigration records available for the last name Demott. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Demott. For the veterans among your Demott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demott lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Demott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Demott in 1945 was 31, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demott 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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