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Demotte Family History

Demotte Surname Meaning

French: variant of Motte with fused preposition de ‘from’.

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


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Where is the Demotte family from?

You can see how Demotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demotte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Demotte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Demotte family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Demotte's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Demotte families in 1840.
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What did your Demotte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demotte. 47% of Demotte men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Demotte women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demotte were Salesman and Merchant.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Merchant
    40%

What Demotte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Demotte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demotte 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Demotte. 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 228 military records available for the last name Demotte. For the veterans among your Demotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demotte lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Demotte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Demotte in 1945 was 35, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demotte 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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