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Debrell Family History

Debrell 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: Dibrell, Debell, Abrell, Debree, Deverell, Darrell, Debruhl, Drell

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Where is the Debrell family from?

You can see how Debrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debrell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Debrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Debrell families living in Texas. This was about 89% of all the recorded Debrell's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Debrell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debrell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Debrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debrell 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Debrell. 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 Debrell. For the veterans among your Debrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debrell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1980, in the United States, Debrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Debrell in 1963 was 85, and 77 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debrell 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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