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Dermitt Family History

Dermitt 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: Demmitt, Dearmitt, Dermott, Mcdermitt, Merritt, De Witt, Dummitt

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Where is the Dermitt family from?

You can see how Dermitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dermitt family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dermitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Dermitt families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dermitt's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Dermitt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dermitt 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 Dermitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dermitt. 38% of Dermitt men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Dermitt women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dermitt were Office Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Office Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dermitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dermitt 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Dermitt. 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 312 military records available for the last name Dermitt. For the veterans among your Dermitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dermitt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Dermitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dermitt in 1969 was 84, and 72 in 2003.

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