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Depatie Name Meaning

Altered form (Dépatie) of French Despatis: habitational name with fused preposition and definite article des ‘from the’ denoting someone from Les Patis the name of several places in various parts of France from Old French pastis ‘pasture’. The surname Despatis is very rare in France found mainly in Nièvre and Loiret.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Depies, Devantier, Decaire, Demaris, Desalle, Deane, Decato, Demaine

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Where is the Depatie family from?

You can see how Depatie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depatie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Depatie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 302 Depatie families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Depatie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Depatie families in 1911.
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What did your Depatie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Couturier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Depatie. 22% of Depatie men worked as a Journalier and 60% of Depatie women worked as a Couturier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Depatie were Electrician and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    22%
  • Plasterer
    14%
  • Cultivateur
    14%
  • Electrician
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturier
    60%
  • Journalier
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Depatie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depatie 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Depatie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 200 military records available for the last name Depatie. For the veterans among your Depatie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depatie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Depatie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Depatie in 1963 was 80, and 90 in 2004.

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