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Debonis Family History

Debonis 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: De Bonis, Debois, Dennis, Dubois, Donis, Denis, Bonis, Deblois

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Where is the Debonis family from?

You can see how Debonis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debonis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Debonis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Debonis family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Debonis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Debonis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debonis 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 Debonis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Debonis. 20% of Debonis men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Debonis women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Debonis were Barber and Seamstress.

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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
    20%
  • Shoemaker
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Barber
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Operator
    22%
  • Power Machine Oper
    22%
  • Seamstress
    15%

What Debonis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Debonis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debonis 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 451 immigration records available for the last name Debonis. 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 443 military records available for the last name Debonis. For the veterans among your Debonis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debonis lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Debonis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Debonis in 1957 was 42, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debonis 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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