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Depew Family History

Depew Name 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: De Pew, Drew, Deep, Depner, Deger, Debes, Dewey, Dee, Deeg, Dees

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Where is the Depew family from?

You can see how Depew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depew family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Depew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 81 Depew families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Depew's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Depew families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Depew ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Depew. 24% of Depew men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Depew women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Depew were Carpenter and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Contractor
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Dressmaker
    38%
  • Student
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Depew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depew 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Depew. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Depew. For the veterans among your Depew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depew lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Depew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Depew in 1949 was 23, and 78 in 2004.

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