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Debruhl Family History

Debruhl Surname Meaning

Dutch: topographic name for someone living by a marshy area from Middle Dutch de brūl ‘the marshy area’. Compare German Bruehl.

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


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Where is the Debruhl family from?

You can see how Debruhl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debruhl family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Debruhl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Debruhl families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Debruhl's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Debruhl families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debruhl 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 Debruhl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sailesman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Debruhl. 80% of Debruhl men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Debruhl women worked as a Sailesman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Debruhl were Spinner and Housekeeper.

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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
    80%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Spinner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sailesman
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Debruhl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Debruhl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debruhl 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Debruhl. 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 468 military records available for the last name Debruhl. For the veterans among your Debruhl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debruhl lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Debruhl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Debruhl in 1944 was 22, and 74 in 2004.

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