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Devone Family History

Devone Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of Irish Devane or English Devon.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Devone family from?

You can see how Devone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devone family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devone families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Devone families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Devone's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Devone families in 1891.
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What did your Devone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devone. 36% of Devone men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Devone women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Devone were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Sweeper
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Devone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devone 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 Devone. 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 344 military records available for the last name Devone. For the veterans among your Devone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devone lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Devone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Devone in 1952 was 60, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devone 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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