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Depoister Family History

Depoister 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: Deister, Dempster, Pointer, Doster, Meister, Poster, Decoste, Deisher

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Where is the Depoister family from?

You can see how Depoister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depoister family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Depoister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Depoister families living in Indiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Depoister's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Depoister families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depoister 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 Depoister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Depoister. 59% of Depoister men worked as a 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
    59%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

What Depoister family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Depoister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depoister 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Depoister. 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 Depoister. For the veterans among your Depoister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depoister lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Depoister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Depoister in 1961 was 55, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Depoister

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Depoister 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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