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Deboer Family History

Deboer 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: De Boer, Deboe, Eber, Decker, Demler, Depner, Leber, Deger, Debes

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Where is the Deboer family from?

You can see how Deboer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deboer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Deboer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Deboer families living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deboer's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Deboer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deboer 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 Deboer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deboer. 100% of Deboer 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 10,000 census records available for the last name Deboer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deboer 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Deboer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Deboer. For the veterans among your Deboer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deboer lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Deboer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Deboer in 1942 was 23, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deboer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deboer 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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