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Devyak Family History

Devyak 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: Deak, Devan, Demyan, Revak, Deveau, Dean, Devine, Dear, Dery, Derham

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Where is the Devyak family from?

You can see how Devyak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devyak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Devyak family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Devyak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Devyak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devyak 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 43 census records available for the last name Devyak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devyak 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Devyak. 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 19 military records available for the last name Devyak. For the veterans among your Devyak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devyak lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Devyak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Devyak in 1969 was 75, and 71 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devyak 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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