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Despany Family History

Despany 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: Despain, Espana, Deshane, Delany, Descant, Despard, Devany, Dean

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Where is the Despany family from?

You can see how Despany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Despany family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Despany family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Despany's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Despany families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Despany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Despany 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Despany. 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 2 military records available for the last name Despany. For the veterans among your Despany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Despany lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1989, in the United States, Despany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Despany in 1964 was 53, and 34 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Despany 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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