Demsey Family History

Demsey Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Dempsey, Demey, Demsky, Hemsley, Demay, Demler, Ramsey, Demory, Dewey, Kelsey

16,000 record(s) for Demsey

3K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
672	Military Records
583	Immigration Records
5K	Census and Voter Lists
5K	Member Trees

Where is the Demsey family from?

You can see how Demsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Demsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Demsey families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Demsey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Demsey families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Demsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demsey. 22% of Demsey men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Demsey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demsey were Clerk and Servant.

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

Farmer

22%

Salesman

20%

Laborer

18%

Clerk

13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housewife

34%

Cook

34%

Servant

34%

What Demsey family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 5K census records available for the last name Demsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demsey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 583 immigration records available for the last name Demsey. 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.

Military Records

There are 672 military records available for the last name Demsey. For the veterans among your Demsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Demsey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Demsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Demsey in 1962 was 74, and 88 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demsey 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.