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Debnam Family History

Debnam Surname Meaning

English (Essex and London): variant of Debenham. Compare Dedman.

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


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Where is the Debnam family from?

You can see how Debnam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debnam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Debnam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 77 Debnam families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Debnam's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Debnam families in 1891.
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What did your Debnam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Debnam. 38% of Debnam men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Debnam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Debnam were Lorry Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    38%
  • Bricklayer
    25%
  • Builders Labourer
    13%
  • Lorry Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Worker
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Debnam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debnam 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 485 immigration records available for the last name Debnam. 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 Debnam. For the veterans among your Debnam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debnam lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Debnam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Debnam in 1942 was 23, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debnam 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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