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Devaise Family History

Devaise 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, Necaise, Demaine, Delaine, Derise, Delise, Decaire, Devane

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Where is the Devaise family from?

You can see how Devaise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devaise family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Devaise families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Devaise's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Devaise families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Devaise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devaise 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 Devaise. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Devaise. For the veterans among your Devaise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Devaise

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