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Devarenne Family History

Devarenne 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: Derenne, Dardenne, Detienne, Devane, Demaree, Devenney, Devenny

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Where is the Devarenne family from?

You can see how Devarenne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devarenne family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Devarenne families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 20 Devarenne families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Devarenne's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Devarenne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devarenne 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 Devarenne ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Devarenne. 43% of Devarenne men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Charretier
    29%

What Devarenne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Devarenne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devarenne 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Devarenne. 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 136 military records available for the last name Devarenne. For the veterans among your Devarenne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devarenne lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Devarenne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Devarenne in 1972 was 76, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Devarenne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devarenne 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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