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Debott Family History

Debott 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: Demott, Debolt, Abbott, Bott, Debutts, Debord, Dott, Demotte, Bebout

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Where is the Debott family from?

You can see how Debott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debott family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Debott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Debott families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Debott's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Debott families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Debott ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Debott ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Debott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debott 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Debott. 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 32 military records available for the last name Debott. For the veterans among your Debott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debott lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1994, in the United States, Debott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Debott in 1981 was 100, and 87 in 1994.

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