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Devoogt Family History

Devoogt 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: Devost, Vogt, Voogd, Devol, Devon, Devore, Delong, De Hoog, Devos

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Where is the Devoogt family from?

You can see how Devoogt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devoogt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Devoogt families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Devoogt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Devoogt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devoogt 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 Devoogt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Devoogt. 100% of Devoogt men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Devoogt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Devoogt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devoogt 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Devoogt. 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 7 military records available for the last name Devoogt. For the veterans among your Devoogt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devoogt lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Devoogt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Devoogt in 1953 was 45, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Devoogt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devoogt 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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