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Devun Family History

Devun 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: Devin, Devan, Devon, Dean, Leven, Devine, Levin, Dehn, Nevin, Degan

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Where is the Devun family from?

You can see how Devun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devun family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Devun family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Devun's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Devun families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Devun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devun 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Devun. 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 10 military records available for the last name Devun. For the veterans among your Devun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devun lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Devun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Devun in 1981 was 68, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devun 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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