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Dempley Family History

Dempley 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, Temple, Hemsley, Demler, Emley, Denley, Densley, Empey

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Where is the Dempley family from?

You can see how Dempley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dempley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dempley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Dempley family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Dempley's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Dempley families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dempley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dempley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dempley. 46% of Dempley men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Electrician
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

What Dempley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Dempley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dempley 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Dempley. 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 32 military records available for the last name Dempley. For the veterans among your Dempley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dempley lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Dempley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Dempley in 1959 was 65, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dempley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dempley 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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