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Debe Family History

Debe 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: Dube, Debes, Dee, Debo, Deboe, Debs, Dede, Dore, Duke, Dean

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Where is the Debe family from?

You can see how Debe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Debe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Debe family living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Debe's in Canada. Ontario and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Debe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debe 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 Debe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dentist and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Debe. 100% of Debe men worked as a Dentist and 100% of Debe women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Dentist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Debe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Debe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debe 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Debe. 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 41 military records available for the last name Debe. For the veterans among your Debe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Debe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Debe in 1962 was 80, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Debe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debe 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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