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Mcdempsey Family History

Mcdempsey 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, Mcgimsey, Mccomsey, Dempster, Mckelvey, Mcenaney, Empey

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Where is the Mcdempsey family from?

You can see how Mcdempsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdempsey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcdempsey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Mcdempsey family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcdempsey's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Mcdempsey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Mcdempsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdempsey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mcdempsey. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mcdempsey. For the veterans among your Mcdempsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdempsey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Mcdempsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mcdempsey in 1970 was 34, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcdempsey 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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