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Depalma Family History

Depalma 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: De Palma, De Alba, Palma, Di Palma, Palm, Palla, Dearman, Pala

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Where is the Depalma family from?

You can see how Depalma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depalma family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Depalma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Depalma families living in Quebec. This was about 65% of all the recorded Depalma's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Depalma families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depalma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Depalma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Depalma. 27% of Depalma men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Depalma women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Depalma were Clerk and Finisher.

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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
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    16%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Finisher
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Depalma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depalma 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 947 immigration records available for the last name Depalma. 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 Depalma. For the veterans among your Depalma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depalma lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Depalma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Depalma in 1944 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Depalma 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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