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Depow Family History

Depow 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: Debow, Depoy, Depoe, Deo, Delos, Delo, Dedon, Peplow, Dow, Devol

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Where is the Depow family from?

You can see how Depow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Depow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Depow families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Depow's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Depow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depow 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 249 census records available for the last name Depow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depow 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Depow. 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 19 military records available for the last name Depow. For the veterans among your Depow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depow lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Depow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Depow in 1972 was 74, and 68 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Depow 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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