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Demper Family History

Demper 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: Demler, Semper, Kemper, Demmer, Desper, Dempster, Pepper, Decker

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Where is the Demper family from?

You can see how Demper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demper family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Demper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Demper family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Demper's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Demper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demper 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 239 census records available for the last name Demper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demper 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Demper. 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 41 military records available for the last name Demper. For the veterans among your Demper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demper lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Demper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Demper in 1965 was 70, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demper 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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