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Debright Family History

Debright 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: Ebright, Sebright, Bright, Seabright, Enright, Albright, Weybright

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Where is the Debright family from?

You can see how Debright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debright family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Debright family living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Debright's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Debright families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debright surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Debright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debright 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Debright. 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 6 military records available for the last name Debright. For the veterans among your Debright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debright lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Debright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Debright in 1979 was 91, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debright 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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