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Depoe Family History

Depoe Surname Meaning

Altered form of Depue a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Depoe family from?

You can see how Depoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depoe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Depoe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Depoe families living in Quebec. This was about 43% of all the recorded Depoe's in Canada. Quebec and 1 other province had the highest population of Depoe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depoe 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 Depoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Depoe. 100% of Depoe men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Depoe women worked as a Housework.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Depoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Depoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depoe 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Depoe. 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 316 military records available for the last name Depoe. For the veterans among your Depoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depoe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Depoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Depoe in 1964 was 68, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Depoe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Depoe 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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