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Deptner Family History

Deptner 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, Kettner, Leitner, Derner, Deter, Denner, Heppner, Deaner

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Where is the Deptner family from?

You can see how Deptner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deptner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Deptner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Deptner family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deptner's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Deptner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deptner 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 63 census records available for the last name Deptner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deptner 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Deptner. 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 6 military records available for the last name Deptner. For the veterans among your Deptner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deptner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Deptner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Deptner in 1963 was 76, and 62 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deptner 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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