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Debennett Family History

Debennett 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: Bennett, Dennett, Disbennett, Dunnett, Kennett, Derenne, Jennett

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Where is the Debennett family from?

You can see how Debennett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debennett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Debennett family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Debennett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Debennett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debennett 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 12 census records available for the last name Debennett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debennett 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Debennett. 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 2 military records available for the last name Debennett. For the veterans among your Debennett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debennett lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Debennett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Debennett in 1972 was 57, and 85 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Debennett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debennett 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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