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Devre Family History

Devre 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, Deere, Devoe, Dore, Neve, Revere, Devine, Dear, Dove

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Where is the Devre family from?

You can see how Devre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devre family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Devre families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Devre families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Devre's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Devre families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Devre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devre 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Devre. 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 26 military records available for the last name Devre. For the veterans among your Devre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devre lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Devre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Devre in 1970 was 63, and 67 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devre 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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