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Demps Family History

Demps Surname Meaning

Possibly a variant of Dempsey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Demps family from?

You can see how Demps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demps family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Demps families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Demps family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Demps's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Demps families in 1911.
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What did your Demps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demps. 58% of Demps men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Demps women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demps were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Fruit Picker
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Laundress
    23%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Maid
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Demps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demps 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Demps. 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 539 military records available for the last name Demps. For the veterans among your Demps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demps lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Demps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Demps in 1948 was 52, and 37 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demps 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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