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Debrow Family History

Debrow Surname Meaning

Altered form of English or Irish Devereux.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Debrow family from?

You can see how Debrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debrow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Debrow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Debrow families living in Quebec. This was about 64% of all the recorded Debrow's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Debrow families in 1911.
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What did your Debrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Debrow. 36% of Debrow men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Debrow women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Debrow were Salesman and 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
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Chopper
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Debrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 950 census records available for the last name Debrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debrow 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Debrow. 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 140 military records available for the last name Debrow. For the veterans among your Debrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debrow lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Debrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Debrow in 1960 was 55, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debrow 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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