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Depies Name Meaning

Altered form of Walloon Depiesse: probably a topographic name derived either from French pièce ‘piece (of land)’ or Walloon pièce ‘pole long and thick stick’. The surname Depiesse which is most common in the Belgian province of Luxembourg is also found in France (mainly in Lorraine).

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


Similar surnames: Depoe, Depriest, Repass, Eppes, Reames, Spies, Kepes, Devins, Denes

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Where is the Depies family from?

You can see how Depies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depies family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Depies families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Depies families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Depies's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Depies families in 1911.
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What did your Depies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Depies. 72% of Depies men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Depies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depies 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Depies. 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 34 military records available for the last name Depies. For the veterans among your Depies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depies lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Depies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Depies in 1965 was 64, and 83 in 2004.

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