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Debrie Family History

Debrie 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, Dearie, Dobrin, Erie, Durie, Derrig, Serie, Dobie, Dubie

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Where is the Debrie family from?

You can see how Debrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debrie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Debrie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 3 Debrie families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Debrie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Debrie families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debrie 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 Debrie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Debrie. 100% of Debrie 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 Debrie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Debrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debrie 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Debrie. 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 28 military records available for the last name Debrie. For the veterans among your Debrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debrie lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Debrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Debrie in 1950 was 43, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debrie 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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