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Debelle Family History

Debelle 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: Decelle, Debell, Deville, Belle, Debelak, Rebello, Teselle, Lemelle

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Where is the Debelle family from?

You can see how Debelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Debelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Debelle family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Debelle's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Debelle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Debelle ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 690 census records available for the last name Debelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debelle 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Debelle. 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 72 military records available for the last name Debelle. For the veterans among your Debelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debelle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Debelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Debelle in 1965 was 76, and 96 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debelle 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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