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Depratter Family History

Depratter 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: Prater, Pratte, Delauter, De Ruiter, Platter, Deslatte, De Sutter

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Where is the Depratter family from?

You can see how Depratter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depratter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Depratter families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Depratter families living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Depratter's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Depratter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depratter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Depratter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Depratter. 38% of Depratter men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    38%
  • Tractor Driver
    25%

What Depratter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Depratter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depratter 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 immigration records available for the last name Depratter. 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 93 military records available for the last name Depratter. For the veterans among your Depratter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depratter lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Depratter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Depratter in 1967 was 67, and 58 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Depratter 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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