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Despoth Family History

Despoth 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: Despot, Dearth, Delph, Escott, Hesketh, Desmond, Nesseth, Poth

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Where is the Despoth family from?

You can see how Despoth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Despoth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Despoth families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Despoth's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Despoth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Despoth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Despoth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Despoth 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Despoth. 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 7 military records available for the last name Despoth. For the veterans among your Despoth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Despoth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Despoth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Despoth in 1963 was 79, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Despoth 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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