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Debruyne Family History

Debruyne 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: De Bruyne, De Bruyn, Debree, Debrosse, Brune, Derenne, Bryne, Debruhl

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Where is the Debruyne family from?

You can see how Debruyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debruyne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Debruyne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Debruyne families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Debruyne's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Debruyne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debruyne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 848 census records available for the last name Debruyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debruyne 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Debruyne. 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 182 military records available for the last name Debruyne. For the veterans among your Debruyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debruyne lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Debruyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Debruyne in 1954 was 50, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debruyne 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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