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Depalo Family History

Depalo Surname 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: De Palo, Cefalo, Palo, Deramo, Delo, Delano, Demato, Depace, Deal

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Where is the Depalo family from?

You can see how Depalo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depalo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Depalo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 8 Depalo families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Depalo's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Depalo families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depalo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Depalo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Depalo. 34% of Depalo men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Depalo women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Depalo were Iceman and Finisher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Iceman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    38%
  • Sewing
    38%
  • Finisher
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Depalo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depalo 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Depalo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 268 military records available for the last name Depalo. For the veterans among your Depalo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depalo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Depalo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Depalo in 1963 was 70, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Depalo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Depalo 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.

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