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Devard Family History

Devard 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: Devary, Denard, Bevard, Evard, Revard, Beard, Dear, Seward, Demark

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Where is the Devard family from?

You can see how Devard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devard family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Devard families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Devard's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Devard families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Devard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Devard. 50% of Devard men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Devard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devard 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 Devard. 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 24 military records available for the last name Devard. For the veterans among your Devard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devard lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Devard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Devard in 1971 was 74, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devard 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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