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Demsey Family History

Demsey 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: Dempsey, Demey, Demsky, Hemsley, Demay, Demler, Ramsey, Demory, Dewey

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Where is the Demsey family from?

You can see how Demsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Demsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Demsey families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Demsey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Demsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demsey 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 Demsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demsey. 22% of Demsey men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Demsey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demsey were Clerk and Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Servant
    34%

What Demsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Demsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demsey 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 583 immigration records available for the last name Demsey. 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 672 military records available for the last name Demsey. For the veterans among your Demsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demsey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Demsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Demsey in 1962 was 74, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Demsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demsey 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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