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Debely Family History

Debely 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: Debell, Deely, Nebel, Debes, Fegely, Dewey, Uebel, Rebel, Demel

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Where is the Debely family from?

You can see how Debely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debely family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Debely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Debely families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Debely's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Debely families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Debely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debely 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Debely. 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 Debely. For the veterans among your Debely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debely lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Debely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Debely in 1963 was 89, and 67 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debely 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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