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Devores Family History

Devores 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, Deforest, Devere, Nevares, Devos, Delorey, Demore, Devers

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Where is the Devores family from?

You can see how Devores families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devores family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Devores family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Devores's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Devores families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devores 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 99 census records available for the last name Devores. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devores 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Devores. 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 33 military records available for the last name Devores. For the veterans among your Devores ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devores lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Devores life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Devores in 1976 was 80, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devores 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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