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Debian Family History

Debian 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: Debban, Derian, Demian, Damian, Dean, Fabian, Devin, Yerian, Dubin

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Where is the Debian family from?

You can see how Debian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Debian family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Debian's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Debian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debian 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 Debian ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Debian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debian 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Debian. 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 9 military records available for the last name Debian. For the veterans among your Debian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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