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Despas Family History

Despas 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: Depas, Deshaw, Mestas, De Pass, Deas, De Paz, Deras, Despot, Delmas

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Where is the Despas family from?

You can see how Despas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Despas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Despas family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Despas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Despas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Despas 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 89 census records available for the last name Despas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Despas 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Despas. 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 14 military records available for the last name Despas. For the veterans among your Despas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Despas lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Despas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Despas in 1977 was 86, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Despas 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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