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Devina Family History

Devina 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: Devine, Devin, Devino, Levina, Devins, Levin, Regina, Nevin, Devan

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Where is the Devina family from?

You can see how Devina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devina family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devina families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 3 Devina families living in Midlothian. This was about 50% of all the recorded Devina's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Devina families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devina 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 Devina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devina. 67% of Devina men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Devina women worked as a Proprietor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Devina were Electrician and Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Waiter
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Electrician
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Devina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 822 census records available for the last name Devina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devina 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Devina. 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 33 military records available for the last name Devina. For the veterans among your Devina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devina lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Devina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Devina in 1967 was 83, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Devina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devina 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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