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Debton Family History

Debton 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: Denton, Deaton, Deyton, Seaton, Elton, Fenton, Felton, Dalton, Deacon

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Where is the Debton family from?

You can see how Debton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debton family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Debton family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Debton's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Debton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debton 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 17 census records available for the last name Debton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debton 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Debton. 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 1 military records available for the last name Debton. For the veterans among your Debton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debton lifespan?

Average Debton life expectancy in 1976 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debton 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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