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Despins Family History

Despins 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: Deskins, Espina, Despain, Espino, Denkins, Desens, De Pina, Desbiens

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Where is the Despins family from?

You can see how Despins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Despins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Despins families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Despins families living in Cheshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Despins's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Despins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Despins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Despins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Despins. 13% of Despins men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Despins women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Despins were Electrician and Packers.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    13%
  • Card Room
    13%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Electrician
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Packers
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Despins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Despins 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Despins. 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 322 military records available for the last name Despins. For the veterans among your Despins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Despins lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Despins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Despins in 1962 was 42, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Despins 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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