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Dempesy Family History

Dempesy 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, Tempest, Empey, Demey, Demps, Demery, Demay, Demler, Demory

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Where is the Dempesy family from?

You can see how Dempesy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dempesy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dempesy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 6 Dempesy families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Dempesy's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Dempesy families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dempesy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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What did your Dempesy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dempesy. 31% of Dempesy men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Dempesy women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dempesy were Checker and Waitress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Checker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%

What Dempesy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Dempesy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dempesy 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Dempesy. 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 39 military records available for the last name Dempesy. For the veterans among your Dempesy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dempesy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dempesy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dempesy in 1965 was 72, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dempesy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dempesy 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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