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Devro Family History

Devro 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: Detro, Devroy, Dear, Dery, Deo, Mero, Cerro, Gero, Pero, Severo

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Where is the Devro family from?

You can see how Devro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devro family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Devro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Devro families living in Georgia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Devro's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Devro families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devro 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 Devro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Devro. 100% of Devro women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Devro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devro 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Devro. 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 Devro. For the veterans among your Devro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devro lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Devro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Devro in 1978 was 80, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devro 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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