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Depkin Family History

Depkin 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: Deakin, Deskin, Pepin, Devin, Elkin, Belkin, Dupin, Henkin, Diskin

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Where is the Depkin family from?

You can see how Depkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depkin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Depkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Depkin families living in Maryland. This was about 87% of all the recorded Depkin's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Depkin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depkin 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 Depkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Depkin. 100% of Depkin men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

What Depkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Depkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depkin 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Depkin. 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 38 military records available for the last name Depkin. For the veterans among your Depkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depkin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Depkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Depkin in 1969 was 76, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Depkin 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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