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Depau Family History

Depau 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: Depas, Depa, Depaul, Dean, Dear, Deak, Demar, Demay, Degan, Devan

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Where is the Depau family from?

You can see how Depau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depau family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Depau families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Depau family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Depau's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Depau families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Depau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depau 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Depau. 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 24 military records available for the last name Depau. For the veterans among your Depau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depau lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Depau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Depau in 1977 was 66, and 69 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Depau 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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