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Debley Family History

Debley 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: Denley, Webley, Deeley, Zebley, Pebley, Henley, Medley, Seeley

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Where is the Debley family from?

You can see how Debley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Debley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Debley families living in London. This was about 15% of all the recorded Debley's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Debley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Debley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Debley. 100% of Debley men worked as a Gardener and 70% of Debley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Retired
    16%

What Debley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Debley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debley 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Debley. 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 69 military records available for the last name Debley. For the veterans among your Debley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debley lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Debley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Debley in 1970 was 66, and 35 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Debley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debley 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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