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Devai Family History

Devai 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: Devan, Devi, Desai, Dean, Dear, Deak, Dai, Demar, Demay, Devin

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Where is the Devai family from?

You can see how Devai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Devai family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Devai's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Devai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devai 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 108 census records available for the last name Devai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devai 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Devai. 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 38 military records available for the last name Devai. For the veterans among your Devai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devai lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Devai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Devai in 1977 was 77, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devai 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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