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Depke Family History

Depke Name 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: Denke, Doepke, Deike, Deppe, Dopke, Repke, Depue, Depoe, Duke, Drake

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Where is the Depke family from?

You can see how Depke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Depke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Depke families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Depke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Depke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Depke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Depke. 23% of Depke men worked as an Attendant and 100% of Depke women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Attendant
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Depke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 839 census records available for the last name Depke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depke 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Depke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 188 military records available for the last name Depke. For the veterans among your Depke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Depke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Depke in 1962 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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