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Debell Family History

Debell Name Meaning

English: variant of Deeble .

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


Similar surnames: Ezell, Durell, Dewell, Decelle, Hebel, Rebel, Decell, Cabell, Duell

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Where is the Debell family from?

You can see how Debell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Debell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Debell family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Debell's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Debell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Debell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Debell. 18% of Debell men worked as a Truck Driver and 45% of Debell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Debell were Proprietor and Sales. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    45%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Sales
    23%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Debell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debell 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Debell. 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 723 military records available for the last name Debell. For the veterans among your Debell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Debell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Debell in 1963 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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