Origins of the Dempsie surname
About the Dempsies
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Interesting facts about Dempsie
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Dempsie surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Dempsies most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Dempsie first names?
James
John
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Dempsies
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Dempsies in 1921
House Keeper
4
Mill Worker
4
Yarn Worker
4
General Serv (Domestic)
3
Laundry
3
Common male occupations for Dempsies in 1921
Coal Miner
22
Limestone Miner
10
Moulder
9
Ironstone Miner
8
Lime Stone Miner
5
