Ralph Depolo (1895–1983)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1895
    Died
    1983

    When was Ralph Depolo born? 1895.

    When did Ralph Depolo die? 1983.

    Life story

    Ralph Depolo (1895–1983) was born in 1895, and died in 1983, at about age 88. A cemetery record documents Ralph's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ralph's life.

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    The world Ralph lived through

    1. 1898 · age 3 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    2. 1912 · age 17 — The Titanic sank

    3. 1927 · age 32 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    4. 1939 · age 44 — World War II began in Europe

    5. 1950 · age 55 — The Korean War began

    6. 1959 · age 64 — Alaska and Hawaii became states

    7. 1969 · age 74 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon

    Questions about Ralph Depolo

    When was Ralph Depolo born?

    Ralph Depolo was born in 1895.

    When did Ralph Depolo die?

    Ralph Depolo died in 1983.

    How old was Ralph Depolo at the time of death?

    Ralph Depolo was about 88 years old.

    Where is Ralph Depolo buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ralph's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Ralph Depolo was born?

    Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Ralph was born.

    Who was president when Ralph Depolo died?

    Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Ralph died.

    What generation was Ralph Depolo part of?

    Born in 1895, Ralph Depolo was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during Ralph Depolo's lifetime?

    During Ralph's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 3); World War I began (1914, age 19); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 38); World War II ended (1945, age 50); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 62); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 74).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Ralph Depolo?

    Federal censuses taken during Ralph's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1895

    2. Death

      1983

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Ralph Depolo (1895–1983)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/ralph-depolo-1895-1983-61e2c157/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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