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Devand Family History

Devand 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, Deland, Demand, Devane, Devany, Dean, Devine, Devaney, Levant

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Where is the Devand family from?

You can see how Devand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devand family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Devand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Devand families living in Wisconsin. This was about 71% of all the recorded Devand's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Devand families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Devand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devand 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Devand. 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 10 military records available for the last name Devand. For the veterans among your Devand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devand lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1986, in the United States, Devand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Devand in 1962 was 81, and 34 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devand 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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