Demitt Family History

Demitt Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Demmitt, Devitt, Demott, Demint, Hewitt, Demato, Demotte, Deming, Demuth, De witt

1,000 record(s) for Demitt

560	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
102	Military Records
35	Immigration Records
842	Census and Voter Lists
369	Member Trees

Where is the Demitt family from?

You can see how Demitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demitt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Demitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Demitt family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Demitt's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Demitt families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Demitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demitt. 28% of Demitt men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Demitt women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demitt were Salesman and Teacher.

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

28%

Farmer

28%

Farm laborer

11%

Salesman

7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housekeeper

60%

Teacher

40%

What Demitt family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 842 census records available for the last name Demitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demitt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 35 immigration records available for the last name Demitt. 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.

Military Records

There are 102 military records available for the last name Demitt. For the veterans among your Demitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Demitt lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Demitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Demitt in 1974 was 58, and 68 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demitt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.