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Depka Family History

Depka 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: Depa, Repka, Lipka, Deak, Belka, Berka, Denke, Repa, Deck, Denk

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Where is the Depka family from?

You can see how Depka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Depka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Depka families living in Louisiana. This was about 47% of all the recorded Depka's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Depka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Depka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Depka. 38% of Depka men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Depka women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Depka were Polisher and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Miner
    25%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Polisher
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Depka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 607 census records available for the last name Depka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depka 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Depka. 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 203 military records available for the last name Depka. For the veterans among your Depka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Depka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Depka in 1962 was 71, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Depka 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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