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Debels Family History

Debels 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: Debes, Debell, Nebel, Dees, Debus, Uebel, Rebel, Demel, Debelak

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Where is the Debels family from?

You can see how Debels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debels family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Debels families living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Debels's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Debels families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debels 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 92 census records available for the last name Debels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debels 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Debels. 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 35 military records available for the last name Debels. For the veterans among your Debels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debels lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Debels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Debels in 1973 was 71, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debels 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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