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Depfer Family History

Depfer 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: Depner, Defer, Hepfer, Tepfer, Pepper, Kipfer, Reifer, Decker, Duffer

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Where is the Depfer family from?

You can see how Depfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Depfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Depfer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 31% of all the recorded Depfer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Depfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depfer 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 271 census records available for the last name Depfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depfer 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Depfer. 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 66 military records available for the last name Depfer. For the veterans among your Depfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depfer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Depfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Depfer in 1967 was 73, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Depfer 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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