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Debrey Family History

Debrey 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, Deprey, Dery, Dobry, Dabney, Debes, Dewey, Derry, Dubray

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Where is the Debrey family from?

You can see how Debrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debrey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Debrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Debrey families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Debrey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Debrey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debrey 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 Debrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Debrey. 100% of Debrey 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%

What Debrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Debrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debrey 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Debrey. 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 42 military records available for the last name Debrey. For the veterans among your Debrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debrey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Debrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Debrey in 1963 was 74, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Debrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debrey 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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