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Desmit Family History

Desmit 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, Desio, Nesmith, Despot, Daspit, Desai, Smit, Desir, Nesbit

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Where is the Desmit family from?

You can see how Desmit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desmit family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Desmit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Desmit family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Desmit's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Desmit families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desmit 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 Desmit ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Lumber was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Desmit. 100% of Desmit men worked as a Lumber.

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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 1921

  • Lumber
    100%

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Census Records

There are 791 census records available for the last name Desmit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desmit 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Desmit. 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 163 military records available for the last name Desmit. For the veterans among your Desmit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desmit lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Desmit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Desmit in 1964 was 87, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desmit 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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