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Demerit Family History

Demerit 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: Demeritt, Demers, Lemert, Dement, Demoret, Demerath, Demaris, Demery

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Where is the Demerit family from?

You can see how Demerit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demerit family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Demerit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Demerit families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Demerit's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Demerit families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demerit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Demerit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Demerit. 100% of Demerit 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 815 census records available for the last name Demerit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demerit 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Demerit. 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 220 military records available for the last name Demerit. For the veterans among your Demerit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demerit lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Demerit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Demerit in 1970 was 80, and 62 in 2003.

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