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Debos Family History

Debos 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: Delos, Dobos, Debes, Debus, Debo, Demos, Devos, Debose, Deboe, Debs

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Where is the Debos family from?

You can see how Debos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debos family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Debos families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Debos families living in South Carolina. This was about 51% of all the recorded Debos's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Debos families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debos 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 Debos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Debos. 100% of Debos men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Debos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debos 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Debos. 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 43 military records available for the last name Debos. For the veterans among your Debos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debos lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Debos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Debos in 1965 was 62, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debos 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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