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Depaula Family History

Depaula 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: De Paula, Deptula, Depaul, Denault, Paula, Devault, Devaul, De Paulo

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Where is the Depaula family from?

You can see how Depaula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depaula family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Depaula families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Depaula's in USA. New York had the highest population of Depaula families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depaula surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Depaula ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Depaula. 70% of Depaula 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
    70%
  • Elevator Operator
    16%
  • Dyer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 727 census records available for the last name Depaula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depaula 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Depaula. 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 104 military records available for the last name Depaula. For the veterans among your Depaula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depaula lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Depaula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Depaula in 1966 was 88, and 78 in 2004.

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