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Dearmitt Family History

Dearmitt Surname Meaning

Altered form Irish Dermott or Dearmond.

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


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Where is the Dearmitt family from?

You can see how Dearmitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dearmitt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dearmitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 9 Dearmitt families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dearmitt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dearmitt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dearmitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dearmitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dearmitt. 100% of Dearmitt men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Dearmitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dearmitt 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dearmitt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 188 military records available for the last name Dearmitt. For the veterans among your Dearmitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dearmitt lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Dearmitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dearmitt in 1943 was 45, and 70 in 2004.

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