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Depoy Family History

Depoy Surname Meaning

Variant of Deboy a surname of French origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Depoy family from?

You can see how Depoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depoy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Depoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 6 Depoy families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Depoy's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Depoy families in 1871.
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What did your Depoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Depoy. 29% of Depoy men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Depoy women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Depoy were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Depoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depoy 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 Depoy. 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 436 military records available for the last name Depoy. For the veterans among your Depoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depoy lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Depoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Depoy in 1950 was 45, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Depoy 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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