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Deban Family History

Deban 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: Dean, Degan, Devan, Dewan, Deman, Debar, Debban, Debaun, Bean, Ban

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Where is the Deban family from?

You can see how Deban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deban family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deban families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Deban family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deban's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Deban families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deban surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Deban ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deban. 25% of Deban men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Deban women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deban were Clerk and Waitress. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%
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Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Deban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deban 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Deban. 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 52 military records available for the last name Deban. For the veterans among your Deban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deban lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Deban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Deban in 1963 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

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