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Depetris Family History

Depetris 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 Petris, Demetriou, Pettis, Petrus, Petras, Petri, Demers, Petrin

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Where is the Depetris family from?

You can see how Depetris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depetris family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Depetris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Depetris families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Depetris's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Depetris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depetris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Depetris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Depetris. 100% of Depetris 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Depetris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depetris 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Depetris. 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 176 military records available for the last name Depetris. For the veterans among your Depetris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depetris lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Depetris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Depetris in 1962 was 61, and 76 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Depetris 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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