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Debene Family History

Debene Surname 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: Devine, Leben, Levene, Bene, Debes, Debree, Deneve, Deane, Lebens

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Where is the Debene family from?

You can see how Debene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debene family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Debene families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Debene family living in Arizona. This was about 20% of all the recorded Debene's in USA. Arizona and 4 other states had the highest population of Debene families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Debene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debene 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Debene. 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 18 military records available for the last name Debene. For the veterans among your Debene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debene lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Debene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Debene in 1963 was 56, and 71 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debene ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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