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Dempel Family History

Dempel Surname 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: Tempel, Demel, Rempel, Hempel, Zempel, Kempel, Demler, Semper, Kemper

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Where is the Dempel family from?

You can see how Dempel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dempel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dempel families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Dempel families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dempel's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Dempel families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Dempel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dempel 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Dempel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Dempel. For the veterans among your Dempel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dempel lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Dempel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dempel in 1977 was 67, and 51 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dempel 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.

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