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Debyah Family History

Debyah 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: Debnam, Demyan, Debar, Debban, Yeboah, Dean, Dear, Dery, Derham, Deak

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Where is the Debyah family from?

You can see how Debyah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debyah family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Debyah families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Debyah's in USA. New York had the highest population of Debyah families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debyah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Debyah ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Debyah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debyah 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Debyah. 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 Debyah. For the veterans among your Debyah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debyah lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Debyah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Debyah in 1965 was 67, and 49 in 2002.

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