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Despot Family History

Despot Surname Meaning

Serbian and Croatian: nickname from despot ‘despot tyrant’ a title of the 15th-century Serbian absolute rulers.

It originates from the Greek term despotēs meaning ‘master’.

The term reflects the historical context of the region during the 15th century.

The use of such titles often indicated significant political power and authority.

Over time, the connotation of the term has evolved in various cultural contexts.

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


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You can see how Despot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Despot family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Despot families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Despot families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Despot's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Despot families in 1880.
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What did your Despot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Despot. 77% of Despot men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Despot women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Despot were Cabinet Maker and Stenographer.

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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
    77%
  • Loader
    12%
  • Cabinet Maker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Despot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Despot 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 519 immigration records available for the last name Despot. 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 246 military records available for the last name Despot. For the veterans among your Despot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Despot lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Despot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Despot in 1964 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

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