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Depeter Family History

Depeter 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: Demeter, Deeter, Dempster, Peter, Depner, Deter, Deiter, Heeter

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Where is the Depeter family from?

You can see how Depeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depeter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Depeter families living in Maine. This was about 40% of all the recorded Depeter's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Depeter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depeter 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 174 census records available for the last name Depeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depeter 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Depeter. 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 51 military records available for the last name Depeter. For the veterans among your Depeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depeter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Depeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Depeter in 1962 was 69, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Depeter 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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