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Debough Family History

Debough 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: Bough, Keough, Depugh, Ebaugh, Dorough, Cobaugh, Brough, Drought

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Where is the Debough family from?

You can see how Debough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debough family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Debough families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Debough families living in Maryland. This was about 64% of all the recorded Debough's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Debough families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debough surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Debough ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Debough. 100% of Debough 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 171 census records available for the last name Debough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debough 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Debough. 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 12 military records available for the last name Debough. For the veterans among your Debough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debough lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1983, in the United States, Debough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Debough in 1970 was 32, and 78 in 1983.

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