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Debevec Name Meaning

Slovenian: nickname from debelec ‘fat man’ from debel ‘fat’.

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


Similar surnames: Debelak, Degeer, Debaere, Deaver, Deeney, Deemer, Debell, Peevey

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Where is the Debevec family from?

You can see how Debevec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debevec family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Debevec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Debevec families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Debevec's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Debevec families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debevec surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Debevec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Debevec. 25% of Debevec 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
    25%
  • Coal Miner
    25%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Hotel Worker
    15%
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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Debevec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debevec 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Debevec. 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 173 military records available for the last name Debevec. For the veterans among your Debevec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debevec lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Debevec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Debevec in 1962 was 72, and 70 in 2004.

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