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Depauw Family History

Depauw 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 Pauw, Depaul, Depace, Depas, Depa, Devaul, Depuy, Depue, Devaux

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Where is the Depauw family from?

You can see how Depauw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depauw family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Depauw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Depauw families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Depauw's in USA. New York had the highest population of Depauw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depauw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Depauw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Depauw. 53% of Depauw men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Depauw women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Depauw were Proprietor and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • None
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Depauw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depauw 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 701 immigration records available for the last name Depauw. 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 310 military records available for the last name Depauw. For the veterans among your Depauw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depauw lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Depauw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Depauw in 1961 was 57, and 80 in 2004.

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