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Debenter Family History

Debenter 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: Demeter, Rementer, Benter, Degener, Deeter, Deener, Dempster, Bester

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Where is the Debenter family from?

You can see how Debenter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debenter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Debenter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Debenter families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Debenter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Debenter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debenter 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 39 census records available for the last name Debenter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debenter 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Debenter. 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 6 military records available for the last name Debenter. For the veterans among your Debenter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debenter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debenter 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Debenter

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