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Debitt Family History

Debitt 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: Devitt, Nesbitt, Debutts, Hewitt, Demmitt, De Witt, Dewitz, Keitt

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Where is the Debitt family from?

You can see how Debitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debitt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Debitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Debitt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Debitt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Debitt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Debitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debitt 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Debitt. 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 17 military records available for the last name Debitt. For the veterans among your Debitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debitt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debitt 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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