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Debie Family History

Debie 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: Dobie, Dubie, Deboe, Dube, Devine, Erie, Devin, Debes, Dee, Dubin

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Where is the Debie family from?

You can see how Debie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Debie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Debie families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Debie's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Debie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Debie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Debie. 50% of Debie 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%
  • Utility Man
    50%
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Census Records

There are 535 census records available for the last name Debie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debie 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Debie. 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 86 military records available for the last name Debie. For the veterans among your Debie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Debie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Debie in 1964 was 80, and 92 in 2004.

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