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Dempler Family History

Dempler 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, Kempler, Templer, Dempster, Temple, Demeter, Depner, Semler

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Where is the Dempler family from?

You can see how Dempler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dempler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dempler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Dempler family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dempler's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dempler families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dempler 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 53 census records available for the last name Dempler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dempler 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Dempler. 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 17 military records available for the last name Dempler. For the veterans among your Dempler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dempler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Dempler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dempler in 1963 was 73, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dempler 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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