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Depaola Family History

Depaola 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 Paola, De Paula, Di Paola, Paola, Deptula, Depaul, De Paolo

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Where is the Depaola family from?

You can see how Depaola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depaola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Depaola families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Depaola's in USA. New York had the highest population of Depaola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depaola 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 Depaola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Depaola. 28% of Depaola men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Depaola women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Depaola were Machinist and Housework.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Proprietor
    7%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    15%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Winder
    11%
  • Housework
    11%

What Depaola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Depaola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depaola 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 488 immigration records available for the last name Depaola. 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 460 military records available for the last name Depaola. For the veterans among your Depaola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depaola lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Depaola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Depaola in 1953 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Depaola 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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