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Devann Family History

Devann 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, Demann, Devane, Devany, Dean, Devine, Devaney, Levant, Devin

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Where is the Devann family from?

You can see how Devann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devann family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Devann family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Devann's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Devann families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devann 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 201 census records available for the last name Devann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devann 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Devann. 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 31 military records available for the last name Devann. For the veterans among your Devann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devann lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1988, in the United States, Devann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Devann in 1975 was 74, and 62 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devann 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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