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Debra Family History

Debra 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: Serra, Dear, Dery, Dura, Bera, Dobry, Sera, Debes, Derry, Debree

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Where is the Debra family from?

You can see how Debra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debra family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Debra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Debra family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Debra's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Debra families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debra 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 Debra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Debra. 100% of Debra men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Debra women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Debra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debra 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Debra. 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 147 military records available for the last name Debra. For the veterans among your Debra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debra lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Debra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Debra in 1963 was 68, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Debra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debra 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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