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Debaca Family History

Debaca Surname Meaning

Hispanic (also De Baca): shortened and altered form of Spanish Cabeza de Vaca (see Cdebaca).

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


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Where is the Debaca family from?

You can see how Debaca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debaca family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Debaca families living in New Mexico. This was about 43% of all the recorded Debaca's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Debaca families in 1920.
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What did your Debaca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Debaca. 60% of Debaca men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Debaca women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Debaca were Rancher and Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Rancher
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Debaca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Debaca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debaca 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Debaca. 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 138 military records available for the last name Debaca. For the veterans among your Debaca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debaca lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Debaca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Debaca in 1962 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debaca 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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