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Depa Family History

Depa Surname Meaning

Polish: possibly an occupational name for a weaver from the dialect term depaki ‘treadles in a weaver's loom’.

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


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Where is the Depa family from?

You can see how Depa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Depa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Depa families living in Kent. This was about 86% of all the recorded Depa's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Depa families in 1891.
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What did your Depa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Depa. 41% of Depa men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Baker
    10%
  • Core Finisher
    10%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Depa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Depa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Depa in 1963 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Depa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Depa 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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