Researching Adam Debus
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![]() | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 26 people with the Debus surname? In that year Debus was ranked number 3553 for popularity in the UK. |

The name Adam means "Red earth" and is of Hebrew origin.
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Adam Debus and the Debus Family History
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Adam DeBus
Adam Joseph DeBus, Jr. (October 7, 1892 – May 13, 1977) was a German American professional baseball player whose career spanned three seasons, one of which was spent with the Major League Baseball (MLB) Pittsburgh Pirates (1917). Over his MLB career, DeBus, an infielder, compiled a .229 batting average with nine runs scored, 30 hits, five doubles, four triples, seven runs batted in (RBIs) and two stolen bases in 38 games played. Originally, Debus signed with the MLB St. Louis Cardinals out of the Northern League, but his contract was waived after never making an appearance. He then signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates and made his MLB debut on July 14, 1917, against the Brooklyn Robins. During his career, DeBus weighed and stood at . He batted and threw right-handed.
Source: Adam DeBus, Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
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