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Debelius Family History

Debelius 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: Debes, Dellis, Debus, Chelius, Debelak, Redenius, Balius, De Bellis

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Where is the Debelius family from?

You can see how Debelius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debelius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Debelius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Debelius families living in Ohio. This was about 88% of all the recorded Debelius's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Debelius families in 1880.
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What did your Debelius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Debelius. 50% of Debelius men worked as a Fireman and 100% of Debelius women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Fireman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Debelius family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Debelius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debelius 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Debelius. 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 66 military records available for the last name Debelius. For the veterans among your Debelius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debelius lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Debelius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Debelius in 1967 was 63, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debelius 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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