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Devoss Family History

Devoss Surname Meaning

Altered form of Flemish Devos.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Devoss family from?

You can see how Devoss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devoss family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Devoss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Devoss family living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Devoss's in USA. Indiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Devoss families in 1840.
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What did your Devoss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devoss. 60% of Devoss men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Devoss women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Devoss were Farmer and Teacher.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Devoss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devoss 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Devoss. 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 468 military records available for the last name Devoss. For the veterans among your Devoss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devoss lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Devoss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Devoss in 1955 was 34, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devoss 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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