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Dempkey Family History

Dempkey 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, Empey, Demske, Kempker, Demey, Deprey, Kempke, Demsky

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Where is the Dempkey family from?

You can see how Dempkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dempkey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dempkey families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dempkey's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Dempkey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dempkey 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 85 census records available for the last name Dempkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dempkey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dempkey. 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 18 military records available for the last name Dempkey. For the veterans among your Dempkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dempkey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dempkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dempkey in 1964 was 72, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dempkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dempkey 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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