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Debias Family History

Debias 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: Dobias, Elias, Debes, Debus, Tobias, Dias, Dobis, Debnam, Dobies

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Where is the Debias family from?

You can see how Debias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debias family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Debias families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Debias family living in Montgomeryshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Debias's in United Kingdom. Montgomeryshire had the highest population of Debias families in 1891.
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What did your Debias ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Debias. 64% of Debias men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Debias women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Car Cleaner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Debias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debias 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Debias. 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 83 military records available for the last name Debias. For the veterans among your Debias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debias lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Debias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Debias in 1969 was 85, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debias 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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