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Dembeck Family History

Dembeck Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Dembek.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dembeck family from?

You can see how Dembeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dembeck family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dembeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Dembeck families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dembeck's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Dembeck families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dembeck 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 Dembeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stengrapher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dembeck. 27% of Dembeck men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Dembeck women worked as a Stengrapher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dembeck were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    27%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Shipping Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stengrapher
    34%
  • Packer
    23%
  • Sewer
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%

What Dembeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dembeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dembeck 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Dembeck. 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 482 military records available for the last name Dembeck. For the veterans among your Dembeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dembeck lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Dembeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dembeck in 1961 was 51, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dembeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dembeck 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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