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Debelts Family History

Debelts 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: Debutts, Debes, Debelak, Debell, Deselms, Eberts, Debolt, Deets

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Where is the Debelts family from?

You can see how Debelts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debelts family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Debelts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Debelts families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Debelts's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Debelts families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debelts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Debelts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Debelts. 100% of Debelts 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 83 census records available for the last name Debelts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debelts 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Debelts. 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 6 military records available for the last name Debelts. For the veterans among your Debelts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debelts lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Debelts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Debelts in 1968 was 78, and 83 in 2003.

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