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Depetro Family History

Depetro 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: Demetro, De Petro, Petro, Detro, Repetto, Destro, Cepero, De Pietro

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Where is the Depetro family from?

You can see how Depetro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depetro family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Depetro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Depetro families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Depetro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Depetro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depetro 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 Depetro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Depetro. 82% of Depetro men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Depetro women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Depetro were Miner and Operator.

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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
    82%
  • Tailor
    10%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Depetro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Depetro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depetro 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Depetro. 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 148 military records available for the last name Depetro. For the veterans among your Depetro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depetro lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Depetro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Depetro in 1958 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Depetro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Depetro 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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