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Depriest Family History

Depriest Surname Meaning

Altered form of Flemish De Prest itself a variant of French Deprez or one of its numerous forms. Compare Dupriest.

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


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Where is the Depriest family from?

You can see how Depriest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depriest family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Depriest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Depriest families living in North Carolina. This was about 31% of all the recorded Depriest's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Depriest families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depriest 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 Depriest ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Depriest. 31% of Depriest men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Depriest women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Depriest were Farming and Maid.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Maid
    9%

What Depriest family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Depriest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depriest 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Depriest. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Depriest. For the veterans among your Depriest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depriest lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Depriest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Depriest in 1945 was 40, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Depriest 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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