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Debenning Family History

Debenning 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: Denning, Benning, Drenning, Henning, Penning, Kenning, Venning

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Where is the Debenning family from?

You can see how Debenning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debenning family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Debenning families living in Oklahoma. This was about 67% of all the recorded Debenning's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Debenning families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debenning 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 55 census records available for the last name Debenning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debenning 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Debenning. 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 16 military records available for the last name Debenning. For the veterans among your Debenning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debenning lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Debenning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Debenning in 1975 was 68, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Debenning

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debenning 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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