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Debrew Family History

Debrew 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: Debree, Drew, Debes, Dubrow, Brew, Dobrow, Degree, Derrer, Deren

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Where is the Debrew family from?

You can see how Debrew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debrew family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Debrew families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Debrew family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Debrew's in USA. New York had the highest population of Debrew families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debrew 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 Debrew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Debrew. 100% of Debrew men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Debrew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Debrew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debrew 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Debrew. 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 67 military records available for the last name Debrew. For the veterans among your Debrew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debrew lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Debrew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Debrew in 1964 was 44, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Debrew

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debrew 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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