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Deponte Family History

Deponte 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: Demonte, De Ponte, Decoste, Demotte, Ponte, Dente, Leconte, Dupont

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Where is the Deponte family from?

You can see how Deponte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deponte family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Deponte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Deponte families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Deponte's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Deponte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deponte 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 Deponte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deponte. 67% of Deponte men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Deponte women worked as an Operator.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 850 census records available for the last name Deponte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deponte 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Deponte. 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 150 military records available for the last name Deponte. For the veterans among your Deponte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deponte lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Deponte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Deponte in 1963 was 76, and 43 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deponte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deponte 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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