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Devorce Family History

Devorce 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: Devore, Devere, Decorte, Delorge, Demore, Delorme, Vorce, Devoe

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Where is the Devorce family from?

You can see how Devorce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devorce family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Devorce families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Devorce families living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Devorce's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Devorce families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devorce 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 Devorce ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Devorce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devorce 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Devorce. 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 28 military records available for the last name Devorce. For the veterans among your Devorce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devorce lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Devorce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Devorce in 1958 was 55, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Devorce

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devorce 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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