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Debski Name Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Dębski): habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Dębie Dębsk or Dęby named with dąb ‘oak’. Compare Dembski and Demski .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Demski, Dubsky, Lenski, Demske, Dembinski, Molski, Wolski, Gorski

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Where is the Debski family from?

You can see how Debski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Debski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Debski families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Debski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Debski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Debski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Debski. 30% of Debski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Debski women worked as a Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Debski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 552 census records available for the last name Debski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debski 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Debski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 227 military records available for the last name Debski. For the veterans among your Debski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debski lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Debski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Debski in 1955 was 47, and 94 in 2004.

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