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Déprey Family History

Déprey 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: Deprey, Duprey, Prey, Dorey, Drey, Dupre, Depree, Deprez, Dupree

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What did your Déprey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Déprey. 33% of Déprey men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Déprey women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Déprey were Farm Labor and Farm Labor.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    58%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Farm Labor
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Déprey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Déprey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Déprey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Déprey. For the veterans among your Déprey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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