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Despathy Family History

Despathy 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: Redpath, Deslatte, Despot, Despain, Spath, Despard, Deputy, Depatie

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Where is the Despathy family from?

You can see how Despathy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Despathy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Despathy family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Despathy's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Despathy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Despathy 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 71 census records available for the last name Despathy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Despathy 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Despathy. 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 22 military records available for the last name Despathy. For the veterans among your Despathy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Despathy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Despathy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Despathy in 1969 was 83, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Despathy 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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