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Debien Family History

Debien Surname Meaning

French: topographic name from bien ‘property possessions’ or a patronymic from Bien.

It is formed with the preposition de ‘of from’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Debien family from?

You can see how Debien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debien family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Debien families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Debien family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Debien's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Debien families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debien 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 Debien ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Bideuse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Debien. 43% of Debien men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Debien women worked as a Bideuse.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    43%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Journalier
    16%
  • Cordonnier
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Bideuse
    100%

What Debien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Debien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debien 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Debien. 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 127 military records available for the last name Debien. For the veterans among your Debien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debien lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Debien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Debien in 1964 was 70, and 40 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debien 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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