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Debren Family History

Debren 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: Debree, Deren, Sebren, Dobrin, Herren, Dennen, Leben, Debes, Doren

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Where is the Debren family from?

You can see how Debren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debren family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Debren families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Debren families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Debren's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Debren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Debren ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Debren. 100% of Debren men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Debren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debren 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Debren. 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 5 military records available for the last name Debren. For the veterans among your Debren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debren lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Debren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Debren in 1992 was 93, and 84 in 2003.

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