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Devors Family History

Devors 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, Devos, Devers, Devor, Devoss, Delos, Demory, Evers, Debord

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Where is the Devors family from?

You can see how Devors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devors family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Devors families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Devors family living in Georgia. This was about 25% of all the recorded Devors's in USA. Georgia and 3 other states had the highest population of Devors families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devors 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 Devors ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devors. 78% of Devors men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Devors women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Devors were New Worker and Housewife.

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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
    78%
  • New Worker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Devors family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Devors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devors 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Devors. 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 52 military records available for the last name Devors. For the veterans among your Devors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devors lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Devors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Devors in 1974 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devors 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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