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Duperry Family History

Duperry 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: Perry, Derry, Dupere, Guerry, Deberry, Querry, Duerr, Duprey, Sperry

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Where is the Duperry family from?

You can see how Duperry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duperry family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Duperry families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Duperry family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Duperry's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Duperry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duperry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duperry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Duperry. 78% of Duperry 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
    78%
  • New Worker
    23%
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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Duperry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duperry 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Duperry. 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 46 military records available for the last name Duperry. For the veterans among your Duperry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duperry lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Duperry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Duperry in 1961 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

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