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Despol Family History

Despol 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: Despot, Devol, Desio, Nespoli, De Polo, Desper, Deshon, Deol, Depoy

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Where is the Despol family from?

You can see how Despol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Despol family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Despol family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Despol's in USA. California had the highest population of Despol families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Despol 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 7 census records available for the last name Despol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Despol 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Despol. 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 3 military records available for the last name Despol. For the veterans among your Despol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Despol lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Despol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Despol in 1977 was 86, and 48 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Despol 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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