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Despencer Family History

Despencer 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: Spencer, Depner, Spence, Spenner, Messenger, Degener, Desper, Deener

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Where is the Despencer family from?

You can see how Despencer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Despencer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Despencer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Despencer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Despencer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Despencer 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 23 census records available for the last name Despencer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Despencer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Despencer. 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 8 military records available for the last name Despencer. For the veterans among your Despencer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Despencer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Despencer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Despencer in 1965 was 71, and 77 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Despencer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Despencer 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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