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Depperschmidt Family History

Depperschmidt Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a blacksmith who made metal pots (as opposed to a potter who made clay pots) from a variant of Middle Low German döpper ‘potter’.

It combines the term for a potter with that for a smith, indicating a specialization in metalwork.

The distinction highlights the difference between those who worked with clay and those who forged metal.

This name reflects the historical trades and professions in German-speaking regions.

It provides insight into the craftsmanship and materials used in the past.

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


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Where is the Depperschmidt family from?

You can see how Depperschmidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depperschmidt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Depperschmidt families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Depperschmidt's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Depperschmidt families in 1920.
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What did your Depperschmidt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Depperschmidt. 44% of Depperschmidt men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Depperschmidt women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Depperschmidt were Waiter and Housewife.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Waiter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 69 immigration records available for the last name Depperschmidt. 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 139 military records available for the last name Depperschmidt. For the veterans among your Depperschmidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depperschmidt lifespan?

Average Depperschmidt life expectancy in 2001 was 97 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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