Origins of the Dempsey surname

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    In 1921, most Dempseys lived in london

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    16,000 Dempseys found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Dempseys

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    Commmon female occupations for Dempseys in 1921

    Laundress

    61

    Charwoman

    57

    Cotton Weaver

    54

    Dressmaker

    54

    Domestic Servant

    48

    Commmon male occupations for Dempseys in 1921

    General Labourer

    166

    Dock Labourer

    95

    Tailor

    81

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    70

    Coal Miner

    60

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