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Depot Family History

Depot 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: Despot, Depoy, Depoe, Deo, Delos, Dent, Delo, Dedon, Devol, Devon

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Where is the Depot family from?

You can see how Depot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depot family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Depot families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 40 Depot families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Depot's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Depot families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depot 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 Depot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Depot. 34% of Depot 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
    34%
  • Helper
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Depot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Depot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depot 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Depot. 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 51,000 military records available for the last name Depot. For the veterans among your Depot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depot lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Depot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Depot in 1962 was 66, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Depot

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Depot 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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