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Deb Family History

Deb Name Meaning

Indian (northeastern states): variant of Deo found among Kayasthas.

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


Similar surnames: Deo, Dey, Dee, Debo, Dub, Dew, Dec, Debs, Zdeb, Dea

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Where is the Deb family from?

You can see how Deb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deb family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Deb families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Deb's in USA. California had the highest population of Deb families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Student and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Deb. 100% of Deb men worked as a Student and 100% of Deb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Student
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 804 census records available for the last name Deb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deb 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Deb. 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 146 military records available for the last name Deb. For the veterans among your Deb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deb lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Deb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Deb in 1978 was 37, and 81 in 2004.

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