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Dempsay Family History

Dempsay Name 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, Demay, Demps, Demsky, Demaray, Dempster, Demar, Demory

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Where is the Dempsay family from?

You can see how Dempsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dempsay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dempsay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Dempsay families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dempsay's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dempsay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dempsay 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 Dempsay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dempsay. 30% of Dempsay men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Dempsay women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dempsay were Operator and Housekeeper. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dempsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dempsay 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Dempsay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 146 military records available for the last name Dempsay. For the veterans among your Dempsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dempsay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dempsay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dempsay in 1963 was 81, and 39 in 2004.

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