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Debates Family History

Debates Surname Meaning

Altered form of Flemish Debaets or De Baets: occupational name for a baker from a romanized form of Old High German beccho with article de ‘the’.

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


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You can see how Debates families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debates family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Debates families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Debates families living in New Brunswick. This was about 71% of all the recorded Debates's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Debates families in 1911.
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What did your Debates ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Debates. 32% of Debates men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 796 census records available for the last name Debates. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debates 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Debates. 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 178 military records available for the last name Debates. For the veterans among your Debates ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debates lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Debates life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Debates in 1957 was 42, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debates 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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