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Debussy Family History

Debussy 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: Debus, Debusk, Buss, Bussey, Debutts, Debes, Dubsky, Debrosse

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Where is the Debussy family from?

You can see how Debussy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debussy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Debussy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Debussy families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Debussy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Debussy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debussy 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 125 census records available for the last name Debussy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debussy 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Debussy. 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 14 military records available for the last name Debussy. For the veterans among your Debussy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debussy lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Debussy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Debussy in 1977 was 85, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debussy 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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