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Debellis Family History

Debellis 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: De Bellis, Dellis, Bellis, De Lellis, Deblois, Debell, Decelles

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Where is the Debellis family from?

You can see how Debellis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debellis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Debellis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Debellis family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Debellis's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Debellis families in 1871.
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What did your Debellis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Debellis. 25% of Debellis men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Debellis women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Debellis were Proprietor and Clerical Clerk.

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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
    25%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Dressmaker
    19%
  • Clerical Clerk
    19%

What Debellis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Debellis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debellis 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 608 immigration records available for the last name Debellis. 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 522 military records available for the last name Debellis. For the veterans among your Debellis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debellis lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Debellis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Debellis in 1946 was 38, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debellis 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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