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Demmitt Family History

Demmitt Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Demit: metonymic occupational name for a weaver or cloth dealer from Middle High German timīt dimīt denoting a type of cloth woven with double thread (from Greek dimitos ‘two-threaded’).

The surname Demit is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Demmitt family from?

You can see how Demmitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demmitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Demmitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Demmitt families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Demmitt's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Demmitt families in 1891.
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What did your Demmitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demmitt. 45% of Demmitt men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Demmitt women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demmitt were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housework
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Demmitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demmitt 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Demmitt. 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 275 military records available for the last name Demmitt. For the veterans among your Demmitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demmitt lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Demmitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Demmitt in 1961 was 44, and 67 in 2004.

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