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Depferd Family History

Depferd 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, Gepford, Defer, Denfeld, Deford, Kepford, Hepfer, Tepfer

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Where is the Depferd family from?

You can see how Depferd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depferd family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Depferd families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Depferd's in USA. New York had the highest population of Depferd families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depferd 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 47 census records available for the last name Depferd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depferd 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Depferd. 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 3 military records available for the last name Depferd. For the veterans among your Depferd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depferd lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2001, in the United States, Depferd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Depferd in 1999 was 83, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Depferd 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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