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Deborn Family History

Deborn 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: Debord, Demory, Newborn, Dorn, Dedon, Dejohn, Alborn, Born, Devon

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Where is the Deborn family from?

You can see how Deborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deborn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Deborn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Deborn families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Deborn's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Deborn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deborn 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 Deborn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deborn. 100% of Deborn men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Deborn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Deborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deborn 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Deborn. 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 23 military records available for the last name Deborn. For the veterans among your Deborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deborn lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Deborn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Deborn in 1978 was 67, and 63 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deborn 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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