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Duprest Family History

Duprest 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: Dupriest, Durst, Depriest, Dupre, Dupes, Durrett, Dupras, Duprey

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Where is the Duprest family from?

You can see how Duprest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duprest family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Duprest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Duprest families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Duprest's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Duprest families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duprest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duprest ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Duprest. 60% of Duprest men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Duprest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duprest 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Duprest. 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 39 military records available for the last name Duprest. For the veterans among your Duprest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duprest lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Duprest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Duprest in 1974 was 70, and 71 in 1998.

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