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Depottey Family History

Depottey 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: Demotte, Potter, Decoste, Deloney, Pelotte, Dotter, Diotte, Demonte

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Where is the Depottey family from?

You can see how Depottey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depottey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Depottey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Depottey families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Depottey's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Depottey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depottey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Depottey ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Depottey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Depottey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depottey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Depottey. 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 27 military records available for the last name Depottey. For the veterans among your Depottey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depottey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Depottey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Depottey in 1957 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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