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Debonville Family History

Debonville 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: Bonville, Deville, Monville, Douville, Mcconville, Banville

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Where is the Debonville family from?

You can see how Debonville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debonville family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Debonville families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 27 Debonville families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Debonville's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Debonville families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debonville 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 Debonville ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Debonville. 42% of Debonville men worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    42%
  • Cult
    25%
  • Cultivateur
    17%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    17%

What Debonville family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Debonville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debonville 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Debonville. 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 20 military records available for the last name Debonville. For the veterans among your Debonville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debonville lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Debonville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Debonville in 1964 was 65, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Debonville

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debonville 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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