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Deber Family History

Deber 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: Eber, Leber, Deger, Debes, Weber, Reber, Deter, Heber, Deer, Debar

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Where is the Deber family from?

You can see how Deber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Deber families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Deber's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Deber families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deber 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 Deber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deber. 41% of Deber men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Deber women worked as a Salesgirl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deber were Salesman and 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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%

What Deber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 882 census records available for the last name Deber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deber 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Deber. 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 143 military records available for the last name Deber. For the veterans among your Deber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deber lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Deber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Deber in 1962 was 67, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deber 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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