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Depass Family History

Depass 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 Pass, Repass, Depas, Pass, Drass, Depace, Deas, Deras, Deiss, Depa

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Where is the Depass family from?

You can see how Depass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depass family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Depass families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Depass families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Depass's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Depass families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depass 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 Depass ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Depass. 22% of Depass men worked as a Lawyer and 100% of Depass women worked as a Beautician.

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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

  • Lawyer
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Operator
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    100%

What Depass family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Depass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depass 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 769 immigration records available for the last name Depass. 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 305 military records available for the last name Depass. For the veterans among your Depass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depass lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Depass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Depass in 1960 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Depass 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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