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Deblois Family History

Deblois Surname Meaning

French: habitational name with fused preposition de ‘from’ for someone from Blois (see Blois).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Deblois family from?

You can see how Deblois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deblois family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Deblois families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Deblois family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Deblois's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deblois families in 1891.
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What did your Deblois ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deblois. 24% of Deblois men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Deblois women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deblois were Attendant and New Worker.

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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
    24%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Janitor
    8%
  • Attendant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Winder
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Deblois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deblois 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 812 immigration records available for the last name Deblois. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Deblois. For the veterans among your Deblois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deblois lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Deblois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Deblois in 1943 was 29, and 80 in 2004.

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