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Devriese Family History

Devriese 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: Depriest, Derise, De Vries, Defreese, Deville, Devine, Debree

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Where is the Devriese family from?

You can see how Devriese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devriese family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Devriese families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Devriese families living in Iowa. This was about 56% of all the recorded Devriese's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Devriese families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Devriese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devriese 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Devriese. 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 53 military records available for the last name Devriese. For the veterans among your Devriese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devriese lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Devriese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Devriese in 1948 was 46, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devriese 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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