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Dmpsey Family History

Dmpsey 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, Lipsey, Dorsey, Apsey, Empey, Dossey, Darsey, Copsey, Deprey

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Where is the Dmpsey family from?

You can see how Dmpsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dmpsey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dmpsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dmpsey families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dmpsey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dmpsey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dmpsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dmpsey ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dmpsey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Dmpsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dmpsey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dmpsey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Dmpsey. For the veterans among your Dmpsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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