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Debney Family History

Debney Surname Meaning

from the French phrase dieu (le) benie ‘God bless (him)’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Debney family from?

You can see how Debney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Debney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Debney families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Debney's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Debney families in 1911.
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What did your Debney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Debney. 38% of Debney men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Debney women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Debney were Retired and Stenographer.

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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
    38%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Retired
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Farm Labor
    25%
  • Egg Breaker
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Debney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debney 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Debney. 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 293 military records available for the last name Debney. For the veterans among your Debney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debney lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Debney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Debney in 1965 was 78, and 68 in 2004.

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