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Duprey Family History

Duprey Name Meaning

French: variant of Dupré (see Dupre ).

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


Similar surnames: Deprey, Dupree, Depree, Deprez, Dupre, Dupras, Autrey, Durel, Dupay

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Where is the Duprey family from?

You can see how Duprey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duprey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duprey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Duprey families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 47% of all the recorded Duprey's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Duprey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duprey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duprey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Duprey. 31% of Duprey men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Labourer
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Miner
    16%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Duprey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duprey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Duprey. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Duprey. For the veterans among your Duprey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duprey lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Duprey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Duprey in 1944 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

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