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Dempt Family History

Dempt 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: Demps, Kemp, Delp, Deep, Delph, Demar, Dent, Demay, Lemp, Kempa

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Where is the Dempt family from?

You can see how Dempt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dempt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dempt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Dempt families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dempt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dempt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dempt 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 35 census records available for the last name Dempt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dempt 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dempt. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dempt. For the veterans among your Dempt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dempt lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1990, in the United States, Dempt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dempt in 1979 was 73, and 69 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dempt 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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