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Depler Family History

Depler 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: Demler, Depner, Deller, Dupler, Kepler, Degler, Dehler, Hepler, Epler

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Where is the Depler family from?

You can see how Depler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Depler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Depler family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Depler's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Depler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depler 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 Depler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Depler. 50% of Depler men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Depler women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Depler were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Depler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 783 census records available for the last name Depler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depler 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Depler. 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 105 military records available for the last name Depler. For the veterans among your Depler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Depler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Depler in 1963 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Depler 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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