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Depont Family History

Depont 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: Dupont, Demont, Dent, Pont, Dedon, Devon, Delong, Deon, Dement

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Where is the Depont family from?

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

What did your Depont ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Depont. 40% of Depont men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Depont women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Depont were Farmer and Waitress. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Depont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depont 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Depont. 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 66 military records available for the last name Depont. For the veterans among your Depont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depont lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Depont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Depont in 1962 was 40, and 83 in 2002.

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