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Debethune Family History

Debethune 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: Bethune, Thune, Demeuse, Derenne, Bethany, Delahunt, Bothun

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Debethune. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debethune 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Debethune. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Debethune. For the veterans among your Debethune ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debethune lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Debethune life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Debethune in 1966 was 89, and 82 in 1999.

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