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Deviss Family History

Deviss 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: Deiss, Devoss, Devins, Devine, Weiss, Devin, Levis, Diss, Heiss

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Where is the Deviss family from?

You can see how Deviss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deviss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deviss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Deviss families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Deviss's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Deviss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deviss 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 Deviss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, None was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deviss. 100% of Deviss men worked as a None.

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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

  • None
    100%

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Deviss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deviss 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Deviss. 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 22 military records available for the last name Deviss. For the veterans among your Deviss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deviss lifespan?

Average Deviss life expectancy in 2000 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deviss 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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