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Debery Family History

Debery 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: Deery, Deberry, Devery, Demery, Dery, Eber, Dobry, Leber, Deger

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Where is the Debery family from?

You can see how Debery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debery family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Debery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Debery family living in North Carolina. This was about 25% of all the recorded Debery's in USA. North Carolina and 3 other states had the highest population of Debery families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debery 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 Debery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Debery. 55% of Debery men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Debery women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Debery were Carpenter and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Debery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 990 census records available for the last name Debery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debery 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Debery. 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 90 military records available for the last name Debery. For the veterans among your Debery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debery lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1990, in the United States, Debery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Debery in 1971 was 80, and 69 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Debery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debery 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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