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Deprey Family History

Deprey Surname Meaning

French: variant of Depré and Deprez and in North America also an altered form of the latter.

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


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Where is the Deprey family from?

You can see how Deprey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deprey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Deprey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Deprey families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Deprey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deprey families in 1891.
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What did your Deprey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deprey. 33% of Deprey men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Deprey women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deprey were Farm Labor and Farm Labor.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    58%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Farm Labor
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Deprey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deprey 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Deprey. 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 237 military records available for the last name Deprey. For the veterans among your Deprey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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