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Debridge Family History

Debridge 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: Delbridge, Bridge, Herridge, Mcbridge, Asbridge, Berridge, Kerridge

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Where is the Debridge family from?

You can see how Debridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debridge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Debridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Debridge family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Debridge's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Debridge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debridge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Debridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Debridge. 100% of Debridge men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Debridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debridge 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Debridge. 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 7 military records available for the last name Debridge. For the veterans among your Debridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debridge lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1991, in the United States, Debridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Debridge in 1979 was 92, and 79 in 1991.

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