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Debush Family History

Debush 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: Debus, Debusk, Debes, Dobish, Bush, Dobesh, Deus, Demuth, Ruebush

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Where is the Debush family from?

You can see how Debush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debush family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Debush families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Debush family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Debush's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Debush families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debush 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 Debush ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Debush. 100% of Debush 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%

What Debush family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Debush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debush 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Debush. 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 28 military records available for the last name Debush. For the veterans among your Debush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debush lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1984, in the United States, Debush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Debush in 1981 was 38, and 59 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debush 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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