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Debay Family History

Debay 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: Demay, Delay, Tebay, Debar, Dubay, Deboy, Dean, Day, Bay, Dear

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Where is the Debay family from?

You can see how Debay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Debay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Debay families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Debay's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Debay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Debay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Debay. 47% of Debay men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    47%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%

What Debay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Debay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debay 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Debay. 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 179 military records available for the last name Debay. For the veterans among your Debay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Debay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Debay in 1963 was 75, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Debay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debay 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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