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Deperry Family History

Deperry 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: Deberry, Perry, Derry, Dewberry, Deery, Deprey, Devery, Demery

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Where is the Deperry family from?

You can see how Deperry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deperry family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Deperry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Deperry families living in Massachusetts. This was about 29% of all the recorded Deperry's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Deperry families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deperry 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 484 census records available for the last name Deperry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deperry 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Deperry. 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 104 military records available for the last name Deperry. For the veterans among your Deperry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deperry lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Deperry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Deperry in 1962 was 70, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deperry 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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