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Debuys Family History

Debuys 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, Debutts, Debes, Deus, Debusk, Debs, Denys, Buys, Demus, Lebus

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Where is the Debuys family from?

You can see how Debuys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debuys family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Debuys families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Debuys families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Debuys's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Debuys families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debuys 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 174 census records available for the last name Debuys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debuys 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Debuys. 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 Debuys. For the veterans among your Debuys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debuys lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Debuys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Debuys in 1968 was 74, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debuys 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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