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Depher Family History

Depher 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: Depner, Becher, Pepper, Decker, Demler, Deger, Denyer, Dermer, Denger

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Where is the Depher family from?

You can see how Depher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Depher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Depher families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Depher's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Depher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depher 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 97 census records available for the last name Depher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depher 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Depher. 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 21 military records available for the last name Depher. For the veterans among your Depher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depher lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1988, in the United States, Depher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Depher in 1972 was 94, and 88 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Depher 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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