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Debert Family History

Debert 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: Lebert, Webert, Deibert, Hebert, Ebert, Sebert, Dibert, Dobert

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Where is the Debert family from?

You can see how Debert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Debert families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Debert families living in Illinois. This was about 54% of all the recorded Debert's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Debert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Debert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Debert. 50% of Debert 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Debert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debert 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Debert. 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 134 military records available for the last name Debert. For the veterans among your Debert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debert lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Debert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Debert in 1961 was 29, and 81 in 2004.

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