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Deppe Family History

Deppe Surname Meaning

North German: from a pet form of the personal name Detbern composed of the elements thiod ‘people race’ + berht ‘shining famous’.

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


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Where is the Deppe family from?

You can see how Deppe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deppe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deppe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Deppe families living in Essex. This was about 52% of all the recorded Deppe's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Deppe families in 1891.
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What did your Deppe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coach Body Builder (heavy Worker) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Deppe. 50% of Deppe men worked as a Coach Body Builder (heavy Worker) and 100% of Deppe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coach Body Builder (heavy Worker)
    50%
  • Textile Agent
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Deppe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Deppe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deppe 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Deppe. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Deppe. For the veterans among your Deppe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deppe lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Deppe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Deppe in 1949 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deppe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deppe 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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