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Despod Family History

Despod 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: Despot, Desmond, Desio, Desper, Deshon, Depoy, Despard, Deso, Depoe

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Where is the Despod family from?

You can see how Despod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Despod family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Despod family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Despod's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Despod families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Despod surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Despod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Despod 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Despod. 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 military records available for the last name Despod. For the veterans among your Despod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Despod lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Despod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Despod in 1978 was 89, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Despod 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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