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Devonce Family History

Devonce 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, Dence, Devon, Devore, Demonte, Devane, Devoe, Delone, Ponce

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Where is the Devonce family from?

You can see how Devonce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devonce family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Devonce family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Devonce's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Devonce families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devonce surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Devonce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devonce 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Devonce. 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 2 military records available for the last name Devonce. For the veterans among your Devonce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devonce lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Devonce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Devonce in 1981 was 29, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devonce 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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