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Debeljak Family History

Debeljak Name 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: Debelak, Belak, Debell, De Bella, Deak, Bleak, Bizjak, Dolak, Belka

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Where is the Debeljak family from?

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

What did your Debeljak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Debeljak. 50% of Debeljak men worked as a Machinist. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Debeljak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debeljak 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Debeljak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 92 military records available for the last name Debeljak. For the veterans among your Debeljak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debeljak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Debeljak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Debeljak in 1965 was 77, and 75 in 2002.

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