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Desmidt Family History

Desmidt 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: De Smidt, Demmitt, Smidt, Demint, Nesbitt, Hermida, Reidt, Desmond

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Where is the Desmidt family from?

You can see how Desmidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desmidt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Desmidt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Desmidt families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Desmidt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Desmidt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desmidt 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 Desmidt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Desmidt. 43% of Desmidt men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Desmidt women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Desmidt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 728 census records available for the last name Desmidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desmidt 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Desmidt. 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 109 military records available for the last name Desmidt. For the veterans among your Desmidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desmidt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Desmidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Desmidt in 1962 was 83, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desmidt 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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