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Deben Family History

Deben 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: Leben, Debes, Deren, Degen, Eben, Deen, Dube, Dean, Leven, Eden

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Where is the Deben family from?

You can see how Deben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deben family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deben families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Deben family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deben's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Deben families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Deben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deben. 100% of Deben men worked as an Accountant.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Accountant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Deben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deben 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 743 immigration records available for the last name Deben. 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 57 military records available for the last name Deben. For the veterans among your Deben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deben lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Deben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Deben in 1965 was 63, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deben 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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