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Depue Family History

Depue Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Dupuy. Compare Depoe and Depugh.

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


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Where is the Depue family from?

You can see how Depue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depue family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Depue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Depue families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Depue's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Depue families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depue 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 Depue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Depue. 17% of Depue men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Depue women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Depue were Carpenter and Claytor Hi School.

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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
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • House Work
    14%
  • Claytor Hi School
    14%

What Depue family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Depue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depue 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 720 immigration records available for the last name Depue. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Depue. For the veterans among your Depue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depue lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Depue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Depue in 1952 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Depue 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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