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Dempe Family History

Dempe 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: Demme, Wempe, Deppe, Kempe, Rempe, Demps, Hempe, Temple, Kemp, Lampe

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Where is the Dempe family from?

You can see how Dempe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dempe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dempe families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Dempe families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dempe's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Dempe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dempe 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 198 census records available for the last name Dempe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dempe 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Dempe. 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 108 military records available for the last name Dempe. For the veterans among your Dempe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dempe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Dempe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dempe in 1962 was 66, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dempe 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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