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Deppen Family History

Deppen Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Deppe.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Deppen family from?

You can see how Deppen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deppen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Deppen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Deppen families living in Kent. This was about 56% of all the recorded Deppen's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Deppen families in 1891.
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What did your Deppen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deppen. 31% of Deppen men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Deppen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deppen were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    31%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Waiter
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

What Deppen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Deppen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deppen 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Deppen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Deppen. For the veterans among your Deppen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deppen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Deppen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Deppen in 1954 was 32, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deppen 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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