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Devoor Family History

Devoor 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: Devor, Devol, Devon, Devore, Devos, Devoy, Door, De Foor, Denoon

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Where is the Devoor family from?

You can see how Devoor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devoor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Devoor families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Devoor family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Devoor's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Devoor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devoor 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 87 census records available for the last name Devoor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devoor 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Devoor. 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 20 military records available for the last name Devoor. For the veterans among your Devoor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devoor lifespan?

Average Devoor life expectancy in 1968 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devoor 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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