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Devian Family History

Devian 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: Devin, Devan, Derian, Demian, Damian, Dean, Devine, Levin, Nevin

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Where is the Devian family from?

You can see how Devian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Devian families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Devian families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Devian's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Devian families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Devian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devian 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Devian. 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 8 military records available for the last name Devian. For the veterans among your Devian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devian lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Devian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Devian in 1968 was 45, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devian 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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