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Devreux Family History

Devreux 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: Devereux, Debroux, Devereaux, Deveraux, Deveaux, Devaux, Debree

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Where is the Devreux family from?

You can see how Devreux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devreux family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Devreux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Devreux families living in Carmarthenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Devreux's in United Kingdom. Carmarthenshire had the highest population of Devreux families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Devreux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devreux 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Devreux. 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 20 military records available for the last name Devreux. For the veterans among your Devreux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devreux lifespan?

Average Devreux life expectancy in 1982 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devreux 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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