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Deptford Family History

Deptford Surname Meaning

see Difford.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Deptford family from?

You can see how Deptford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deptford family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Deptford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Deptford families living in Hampshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Deptford's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Deptford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deptford 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 Deptford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Deptford. 100% of Deptford men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Deptford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Deptford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deptford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deptford 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Deptford. 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 39 military records available for the last name Deptford. For the veterans among your Deptford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deptford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deptford 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deptford

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