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Depratt Family History

Depratt 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: Pratt, Spratt, Seratt, Bratt, Dearth, Merritt, Platt, Serrato, Sprott

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Where is the Depratt family from?

You can see how Depratt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Depratt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Depratt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Depratt families living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Depratt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Depratt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Depratt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Depratt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Depratt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Depratt 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Depratt. 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 80 military records available for the last name Depratt. For the veterans among your Depratt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Depratt lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Depratt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Depratt in 1961 was 58, and 76 in 2003.

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