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Dempsky Family History

Dempsky 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, Demsky, Demski, Damsky, Demske, Kempski, Dembski, Demps

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Where is the Dempsky family from?

You can see how Dempsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dempsky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dempsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Dempsky families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dempsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dempsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dempsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dempsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dempsky. 60% of Dempsky men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dempsky women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Dempsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Dempsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dempsky 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Dempsky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 68 military records available for the last name Dempsky. For the veterans among your Dempsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dempsky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Dempsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dempsky in 1968 was 59, and 68 in 2003.

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