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Despin Family History

Despin 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, Espin, Destin, Deskin, Pepin, Dustin, Devin, Dupin, Tessin

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Where is the Despin family from?

You can see how Despin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Despin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Despin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Despin families living in Massachusetts. This was about 58% of all the recorded Despin's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Despin families in 1880.
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What did your Despin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Despin. 38% of Despin men worked as a Journalier.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    38%
  • Machinist
    38%
  • Boulanger
    25%

What Despin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Despin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Despin 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Despin. 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 45 military records available for the last name Despin. For the veterans among your Despin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Despin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Despin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Despin in 1966 was 67, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Despin 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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