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Dempson Family History

Dempson 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: Kempson, Empson, Sampson, Hampson, Kempton, Dempsey, Simpson, Denison

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Where is the Dempson family from?

You can see how Dempson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dempson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dempson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Dempson family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dempson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dempson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dempson 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 Dempson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dempson. 46% of Dempson men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Dempson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dempson were Farming and Beautician.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Beautician
    25%

What Dempson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 771 census records available for the last name Dempson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dempson 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Dempson. 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 76 military records available for the last name Dempson. For the veterans among your Dempson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dempson lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1992, in the United States, Dempson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dempson in 1974 was 59, and 67 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dempson 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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