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Debbin Family History

Debbin Surname 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, Dobbin, Dobrin, Devin, Dubin, Dein, Dublin, Devlin, Gebbia

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Where is the Debbin family from?

You can see how Debbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debbin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Debbin families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Debbin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Debbin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Debbin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debbin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Debbin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Debbin. 50% of Debbin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Worsted Reeler
    50%

What Debbin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Debbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debbin 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Debbin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Debbin. For the veterans among your Debbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debbin lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1994, in the United States, Debbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Debbin in 1987 was 96, and 30 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debbin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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