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Debby Family History

Debby 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: Denby, Demby, Deboy, Derby, Sebby, Darby, Dery, Webb, Hubby, Dalby

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Where is the Debby family from?

You can see how Debby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debby family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Debby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Debby family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Debby's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Debby families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Debby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debby 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Debby. 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 25 military records available for the last name Debby. For the veterans among your Debby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debby lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Debby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Debby in 1968 was 59, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debby 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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