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Debolt Family History

Debolt Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Diebold or Debold.

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


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Where is the Debolt family from?

You can see how Debolt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debolt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Debolt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 22 Debolt families living in Ohio. This was about 52% of all the recorded Debolt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Debolt families in 1840.
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What did your Debolt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Debolt. 24% of Debolt men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Debolt women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Debolt were Mechanic and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Debolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debolt 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Debolt. 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 Debolt. For the veterans among your Debolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debolt lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Debolt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Debolt in 1943 was 29, and 71 in 2004.

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