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Debner Family History

Debner 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: Depner, Derner, Denner, Deaner, Dubner, Ebner, Deubner, Dehner

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Where is the Debner family from?

You can see how Debner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Debner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Debner families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Debner's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Debner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debner 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 Debner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Debner. 100% of Debner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Debner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debner 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Debner. 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 225 military records available for the last name Debner. For the veterans among your Debner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Debner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Debner in 1964 was 65, and 40 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Debner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debner 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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