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Deptala Family History

Deptala 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: Deptula, Seppala, Pala, Hietala, Rantala, De Alba, De Valk, Rintala

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Where is the Deptala family from?

You can see how Deptala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deptala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Deptala family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deptala's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Deptala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deptala 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 Deptala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trained Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deptala. 100% of Deptala women worked as a Trained Nurse.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trained Nurse
    100%

What Deptala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Deptala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deptala 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Deptala. 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 12 military records available for the last name Deptala. For the veterans among your Deptala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deptala lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Deptala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Deptala in 1970 was 71, and 93 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deptala 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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