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Devara Family History

Devara 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: Devera, Devary, Demara, Delara, Dear, Vara, Demark, Demar, Dewart

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Where is the Devara family from?

You can see how Devara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devara family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Devara families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Devara families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Devara's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Devara families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devara 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 197 census records available for the last name Devara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devara 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Devara. 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 14 military records available for the last name Devara. For the veterans among your Devara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devara lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2003, in the United States, Devara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Devara in 1997 was 58, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devara 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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