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Debb Family History

Debb 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: Webb, Debo, Hebb, Dibb, Bebb, Debs, Deeb, Dabb, Dobb, Dube

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Where is the Debb family from?

You can see how Debb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Debb families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Debb families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Debb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Debb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debb 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 Debb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Debb. 100% of Debb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Debb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 565 census records available for the last name Debb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debb 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Debb. 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 73 military records available for the last name Debb. For the veterans among your Debb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debb lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Debb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Debb in 1963 was 80, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Debb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debb 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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