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Deeble Family History

Deeble Surname Meaning

English: nickname from Anglo-Norman French deable diable dieble daiable ‘devil’ (Middle English devel).

Alternatively, this name may have been a nickname for a sickly person from Old French debile ‘weak, feeble’ (from Latin debilis).

English: variant of Dibble (a pet form of Theobald).

Americanized form of German Diebel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Deeble family from?

You can see how Deeble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deeble family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Deeble families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 69 Deeble families living in Cornwall. This was about 31% of all the recorded Deeble's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Deeble families in 1891.
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What did your Deeble ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Deeble. 28% of Deeble men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 85% of Deeble women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deeble were Farmer and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Agricultural Labourer
    28%
  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Dairy Farmer
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Deeble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deeble 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 956 immigration records available for the last name Deeble. 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 756 military records available for the last name Deeble. For the veterans among your Deeble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deeble lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Deeble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Deeble in 1947 was 55, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deeble 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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