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Dempester Family History

Dempester 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, Demeter, Kempster, De Meester, Demaster, Pester, Mester

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Where is the Dempester family from?

You can see how Dempester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dempester family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dempester families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Dempester families living in Fife. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dempester's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Dempester families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dempester 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 210 census records available for the last name Dempester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dempester 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Dempester. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dempester. For the veterans among your Dempester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dempester lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dempester 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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