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Despies Family History

Despies 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: Despres, Depies, Spies, Desper, Desbiens, Deshaies, Deskins, Dennis

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Where is the Despies family from?

You can see how Despies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Despies family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Despies families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Despies's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Despies families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Despies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Despies 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Despies. 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 24 military records available for the last name Despies. For the veterans among your Despies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Despies lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Despies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Despies in 1966 was 69, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Despies 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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