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Depuyt Family History

Depuyt 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: Depuy, Dupuy, De Puydt, Depugh, Depue, Depoy, Deputy, Dery, Pust

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Where is the Depuyt family from?

You can see how Depuyt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depuyt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Depuyt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Depuyt families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Depuyt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Depuyt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depuyt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Depuyt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Depuyt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Depuyt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depuyt 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Depuyt. 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 30 military records available for the last name Depuyt. For the veterans among your Depuyt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depuyt lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Depuyt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Depuyt in 1952 was 59, and 66 in 2004.

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