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Debeau Family History

Debeau 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: Lebeau, Deneau, Bebeau, Dubeau, Tebeau, Deveau, Debes, Debelak

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Where is the Debeau family from?

You can see how Debeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debeau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Debeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Debeau families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Debeau's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Debeau families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debeau 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 Debeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Fathers Daughter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Debeau. 56% of Debeau men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Debeau women worked as a Fathers Daughter.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Fathers Daughter
    100%

What Debeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Debeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debeau 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Debeau. 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 299 military records available for the last name Debeau. For the veterans among your Debeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debeau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Debeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Debeau in 1965 was 66, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Debeau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debeau 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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