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Depold Family History

Depold 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: Debold, Leopold, Debord, Herold, Devol, Appold, Tenold, Gerold

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Where is the Depold family from?

You can see how Depold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Depold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Depold families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Depold's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Depold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Depold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Depold. 100% of Depold 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 264 census records available for the last name Depold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depold 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Depold. 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 98 military records available for the last name Depold. For the veterans among your Depold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depold lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Depold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Depold in 1964 was 48, and 65 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Depold 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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