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Deblois Family History

Deblois Surname Meaning

French: habitational name with fused preposition de ‘from’ for someone from Blois (see Blois).

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


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Where is the Deblois family from?

You can see how Deblois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deblois family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Deblois families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 260 Deblois families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Deblois's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Deblois families in 1911.
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What did your Deblois ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Mnagre were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Deblois. 31% of Deblois men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Deblois women worked as a Mnagre.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    31%
  • Journalier
    14%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    12%
  • Cult
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Mnagre
    100%

What Deblois family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Deblois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deblois 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 812 immigration records available for the last name Deblois. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Deblois. For the veterans among your Deblois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deblois lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Deblois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Deblois in 1943 was 29, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deblois 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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