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Drepperd Family History

Drepperd 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: Reppert, Shepperd, Dreyer, Klepper, Pepper, Draper, Depner, Cropper

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Where is the Drepperd family from?

You can see how Drepperd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drepperd family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Drepperd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Drepperd family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Drepperd's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Drepperd families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drepperd 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 221 census records available for the last name Drepperd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drepperd 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Drepperd. 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 42 military records available for the last name Drepperd. For the veterans among your Drepperd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drepperd lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Drepperd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Drepperd in 1966 was 81, and 76 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drepperd 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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