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Deboo Family History

Deboo Surname Meaning

Dutch (De Boo): short form of De Boode or De Bode an occupational name for a messenger (see Bode) with the definite article de ‘the’.

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English (of French Huguenot origin): variant of Dubois.

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


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Where is the Deboo family from?

You can see how Deboo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deboo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Deboo families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Deboo families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Deboo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deboo families in 1891.
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What did your Deboo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deboo. 94% of Deboo women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Deboo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deboo 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Deboo. 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 362 military records available for the last name Deboo. For the veterans among your Deboo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deboo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Deboo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Deboo in 1964 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

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