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Depuy Family History

Depuy Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Dupuy. Compare De Pew.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Depuy family from?

You can see how Depuy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depuy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Depuy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 47 Depuy families living in New York. This was about 84% of all the recorded Depuy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Depuy families in 1840.
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What did your Depuy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Depuy. 23% of Depuy men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Depuy women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Depuy were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Depuy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depuy 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Depuy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Depuy. For the veterans among your Depuy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depuy lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Depuy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Depuy in 1945 was 22, and 78 in 2004.

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