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Devaine Family History

Devaine 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: Devine, Demaine, Delaine, Devane, Devaney, Devin, Dumaine, Devan

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Where is the Devaine family from?

You can see how Devaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devaine family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Devaine families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there was 1 Devaine family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Devaine's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Devaine families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Devaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devaine 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Devaine. 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 16 military records available for the last name Devaine. For the veterans among your Devaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devaine lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Devaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Devaine in 1973 was 60, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devaine 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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