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Devaux Family History

Devaux Surname Meaning

French: habitational name with fused preposition de ‘from’ for someone from Vaux ‘the valleys’ (see Vaux), the name of several places in various parts of France.

Compare Devault, Deveau, Deveaux, and Devoe.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Devaux family from?

You can see how Devaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devaux family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devaux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Devaux families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Devaux's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Devaux families in 1891.
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What did your Devaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Devaux. 100% of Devaux women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Devaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devaux 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Devaux. 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 581 military records available for the last name Devaux. For the veterans among your Devaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devaux lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Devaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Devaux in 1952 was 60, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devaux 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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