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Debrest Family History

Debrest 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: Debes, Debree, Deforest, Depriest, Demorest, Brest, Demarest, Segrest

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Where is the Debrest family from?

You can see how Debrest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debrest family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Debrest families living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Debrest's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Debrest families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debrest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Debrest ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Debrest ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Debrest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debrest 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Debrest. 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 4 military records available for the last name Debrest. For the veterans among your Debrest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debrest lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Debrest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Debrest in 1973 was 36, and 82 in 1989.

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