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Demanett Family History

Demanett Name 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: Dennett, Demarest, Dejarnett, Delaney, Devaney, Manetta, Emmett

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Where is the Demanett family from?

You can see how Demanett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demanett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Demanett family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Demanett's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Demanett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demanett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Demanett ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Demanett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demanett 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Demanett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Demanett. For the veterans among your Demanett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demanett lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Demanett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Demanett in 1975 was 79, and 78 in 2002.

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