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Despang Family History

Despang 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: Spang, Deshong, Despain, Dismang, Espana, Deshane, Descant, Despard

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Where is the Despang family from?

You can see how Despang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Despang family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Despang family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Despang's in USA. New York had the highest population of Despang families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Despang 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 19 census records available for the last name Despang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Despang 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Despang. 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 29 military records available for the last name Despang. For the veterans among your Despang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Despang lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Despang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Despang in 1973 was 46, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Despang 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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