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Devona Family History

Devona 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: Devon, Devine, Devin, Devan, Celona, Dedon, Verona, Devol, Dona

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Where is the Devona family from?

You can see how Devona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devona family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Devona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Devona family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Devona's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Devona families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devona 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 Devona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devona. 67% of Devona men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Devona women worked as a Finisher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Devona were Machinist and Operator.

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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%
  • Machinist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Operator
    29%

What Devona family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Devona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devona 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Devona. 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 24 military records available for the last name Devona. For the veterans among your Devona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devona lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Devona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Devona in 1963 was 48, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devona 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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