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Dembster Family History

Dembster 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: Dempster, Demaster, Demeter, Kempster, Webster, Demasters, Herbster

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Where is the Dembster family from?

You can see how Dembster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dembster family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Dembster families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Dembster family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dembster's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dembster families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dembster 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 15 census records available for the last name Dembster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dembster 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dembster. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dembster. For the veterans among your Dembster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dembster lifespan?

Average Dembster life expectancy in 1981 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dembster 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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