History of your Surname
Get access to Dempson family records.Start a free trial

Dempson Family History

Dempson 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: Kempson, Empson, Sampson, Hampson, Kempton, Dempsey, Simpson, Denison

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Dempson family from?

You can see how Dempson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dempson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dempson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 11 Dempson families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Dempson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dempson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dempson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Dempson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dempson. 46% of Dempson men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Dempson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dempson were Farming and Beautician. .

View Census Data for Dempson | Data not to scale

*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
    46%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Beautician
    25%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Dempson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 771 census records available for the last name Dempson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dempson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Dempson

Passenger Lists

There are 112 immigration records available for the last name Dempson. 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.

View all Dempson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 76 military records available for the last name Dempson. For the veterans among your Dempson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Dempson military records

You've only scratched the surface of Dempson family history

Discover More

What is the average Dempson lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1992, in the United States, Dempson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dempson in 1974 was 59, and 67 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dempson

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dempson family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Dempson last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial