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Dempsher Family History

Dempsher 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: Dempster, Kempster, Dempsey, Deisher, Repsher, Demaster, Demeter

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Where is the Dempsher family from?

You can see how Dempsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dempsher family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dempsher families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Dempsher families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Dempsher's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Dempsher families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dempsher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Dempsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dempsher 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Dempsher. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dempsher. For the veterans among your Dempsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dempsher lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Dempsher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dempsher in 1970 was 67, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dempsher 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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