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Debury Family History

Debury 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: Bury, Dery, Drury, Dury, Dobry, Demory, Derry, Debord, Debus, Duxbury

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Where is the Debury family from?

You can see how Debury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debury family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Debury families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Debury family living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Debury's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Debury families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debury 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 273 census records available for the last name Debury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debury 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Debury. 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 14 military records available for the last name Debury. For the veterans among your Debury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debury lifespan?

Average Debury life expectancy in 1962 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Debury 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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