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Dembe Family History

Dembe 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: Dembek, Demme, Dembo, Demby, Dube, Kemble, Demar, Demay, Demler

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Where is the Dembe family from?

You can see how Dembe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dembe family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Dembe family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Dembe's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dembe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dembe 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 Dembe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dembe. 100% of Dembe men worked as a Lawyer.

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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

  • Lawyer
    100%

What Dembe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Dembe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dembe 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Dembe. 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 17 military records available for the last name Dembe. For the veterans among your Dembe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dembe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Dembe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dembe in 1964 was 69, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dembe 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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