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Devent Family History

Devent 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: Deveny, Dement, Devens, Leven, Devine, Levant, Levene, Dent, Devin

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Where is the Devent family from?

You can see how Devent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devent family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Devent family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Devent's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Devent families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Devent ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Devent. 100% of Devent women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Devent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devent 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Devent. 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 13 military records available for the last name Devent. For the veterans among your Devent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devent lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Devent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Devent in 1969 was 68, and 84 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devent 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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