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Debbie Family History

Debbie 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: Gebbie, Dobbie, Debree, Tebbe, Hebble, Gebbia, Hebbe, Dobie, Dubie

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Where is the Debbie family from?

You can see how Debbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debbie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Debbie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Debbie families living in Midlothian. This was about 67% of all the recorded Debbie's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Debbie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debbie 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 Debbie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Debbie. 100% of Debbie men worked as a Carpenter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Debbie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 610 census records available for the last name Debbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debbie 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Debbie. 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 50 military records available for the last name Debbie. For the veterans among your Debbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debbie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Debbie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Debbie in 1965 was 72, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debbie 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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