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Depta Family History

Depta 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: Depa, Desta, Gupta, Mehta, Datta, Dent, Testa, Cetta, Seta, Berta

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Where is the Depta family from?

You can see how Depta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Depta families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Depta's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Depta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Depta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Depta. 43% of Depta men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Switchman
    8%
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Census Records

There are 573 census records available for the last name Depta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depta 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Depta. 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 309 military records available for the last name Depta. For the veterans among your Depta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depta lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Depta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Depta in 1964 was 80, and 93 in 2004.

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