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Dembsey Family History

Dembsey 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, Dembek, Demey, Dembski, Demby, Demsky, Embrey, Dempster

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Where is the Dembsey family from?

You can see how Dembsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dembsey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dembsey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dembsey family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Dembsey's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Dembsey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dembsey 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 50 census records available for the last name Dembsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dembsey 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Dembsey. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dembsey. For the veterans among your Dembsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dembsey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Dembsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dembsey in 1971 was 81, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dembsey 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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