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Devaughn Family History

Devaughn Surname Meaning

Altered form of Irish Devine.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Devaughn family from?

You can see how Devaughn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devaughn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Devaughn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Devaughn families living in Georgia. This was about 25% of all the recorded Devaughn's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Devaughn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devaughn 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 Devaughn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devaughn. 46% of Devaughn men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Devaughn women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Devaughn were Porter and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Labor
    4%
  • Porter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%

What Devaughn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Devaughn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devaughn 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Devaughn. 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 Devaughn. For the veterans among your Devaughn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devaughn lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Devaughn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Devaughn in 1952 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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