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Debyer Family History

Debyer 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: Denyer, Dreyer, Meyer, Dyer, Eber, Decker, Heyer, Demler, Depner

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Where is the Debyer family from?

You can see how Debyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Debyer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Debyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Debyer families in 1920.
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Census Records

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

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