Depperschmidt Family History

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Depperschmidt Name Meaning

German: occupational name for a blacksmith who made metal pots (as opposed to a potter who made clay pots), from an unrounded form of Middle Low German döpper ‘potter’ + Schmied.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Messerschmidt, Hammerschmidt, Schmidt, Coopersmith, Goldschmidt

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Depperschmidt Family Origin

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You can see how Depperschmidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depperschmidt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Depperschmidt families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Depperschmidt's in the USA. Kansas had the highest population of Depperschmidt families in 1920.
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Depperschmidt Family Occupations

What did your Depperschmidt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Depperschmidt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Depperschmidt Historical Records

What Depperschmidt family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Depperschmidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depperschmidt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Depperschmidt. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Depperschmidt. For the veterans among your Depperschmidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Depperschmidt Life Expectancy

What is the average Depperschmidt lifespan?

Average Depperschmidt life expectancy in 2001 was 97 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Depperschmidt 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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