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Debor Family History

Debor 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: Debord, Debo, Debar, Deboe, Debow, Devor, Deboy, Dear, Deo, Eber

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Where is the Debor family from?

You can see how Debor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debor family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Debor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Debor families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Debor's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Debor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debor 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 Debor ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Debor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Debor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debor 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Debor. 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 178 military records available for the last name Debor. For the veterans among your Debor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debor lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Debor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Debor in 1966 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debor 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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