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Devincent Family History

Devincent 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: De Vincent, Vincent, Devine, De Vincentis, De Vincenzo, Vincenti

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Where is the Devincent family from?

You can see how Devincent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devincent family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Devincent families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Devincent families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Devincent's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Devincent families in 1891.
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What did your Devincent ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devincent. 42% of Devincent men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Devincent women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    42%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Devincent family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Devincent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devincent 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Devincent. 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 180 military records available for the last name Devincent. For the veterans among your Devincent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devincent lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Devincent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Devincent in 1953 was 35, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devincent 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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