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Devecka Family History

Devecka 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: Veverka, Devera, Leveck, Denecke, Levick, Zelenka, Reeck, Deck

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Where is the Devecka family from?

You can see how Devecka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devecka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Devecka family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Devecka's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Devecka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devecka 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 Devecka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Press Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devecka. 50% of Devecka men worked as a Miner and 100% of Devecka women worked as a Press Operator.

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Press Operator
    100%

What Devecka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Devecka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devecka 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Devecka. 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 130 military records available for the last name Devecka. For the veterans among your Devecka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devecka lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Devecka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Devecka in 1970 was 50, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devecka 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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