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Dept Family History

Dept 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: Dent, Depa, Depp, Dean, Best, Dear, Oest, Dery, Deo, Pepi

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Where is the Dept family from?

You can see how Dept families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dept family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dept families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Dept families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dept's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dept families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dept 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 174 census records available for the last name Dept. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dept 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Dept. 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 108 military records available for the last name Dept. For the veterans among your Dept ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dept lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Dept life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dept in 1969 was 66, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dept 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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