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Deppey Family History

Deppey 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: Deppe, Deprey, Deppen, Pepper, Depner, Dewey, Lepper, Espey, Hepper

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Where is the Deppey family from?

You can see how Deppey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deppey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deppey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 9 Deppey families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deppey's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Deppey families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Deppey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deppey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Deppey. 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 12 military records available for the last name Deppey. For the veterans among your Deppey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deppey lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Deppey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Deppey in 1978 was 75, and 98 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deppey 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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