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Debour Family History

Debour 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, Debus, Bebout, Debo, Arbour, Bour, Debar, Debose, Debroux

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Where is the Debour family from?

You can see how Debour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debour family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Debour families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Debour family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Debour's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Debour families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debour surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Debour family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Debour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debour 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Debour. 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 35 military records available for the last name Debour. For the veterans among your Debour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debour lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Debour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Debour in 1972 was 77, and 81 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debour 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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