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Devaan Family History

Devaan 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: Devan, Dean, Devin, Degan, De Haan, Dewan, Deman, Devon, Derman

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Where is the Devaan family from?

You can see how Devaan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devaan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Devaan family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Devaan's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Devaan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devaan 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 51 census records available for the last name Devaan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devaan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Devaan. 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 13 military records available for the last name Devaan. For the veterans among your Devaan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devaan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Devaan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Devaan in 1966 was 76, and 64 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devaan 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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