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Depser Family History

Depser 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: Depner, Desser, Deuser, Dempster, Messer, Pepper, Decker, Peiser

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Where is the Depser family from?

You can see how Depser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depser family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Depser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Depser family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Depser's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Depser families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depser 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 81 census records available for the last name Depser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depser 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Depser. 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 150 military records available for the last name Depser. For the veterans among your Depser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depser lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Depser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Depser in 1978 was 70, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Depser 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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