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Depson Family History

Depson 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: Jepson, Dopson, Deason, Denson, Delson, Benson, Elson, Denton, Deacon

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Where is the Depson family from?

You can see how Depson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Depson families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Depson families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Depson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Depson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depson 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 Depson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Depson. 50% of Depson men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Painter
    50%

What Depson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Depson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depson 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Depson. 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 15 military records available for the last name Depson. For the veterans among your Depson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depson lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1995, in the United States, Depson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Depson in 1957 was 52, and 69 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Depson 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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