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Devee Family History

Devee 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: Levee, Defee, Devere, Delee, Dever, Devoe, Davee, Devey, Neve, Lever

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Where is the Devee family from?

You can see how Devee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devee family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Devee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Devee families living in Michigan. This was about 46% of all the recorded Devee's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Devee families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Devee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devee 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 Devee. 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 80 military records available for the last name Devee. For the veterans among your Devee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devee lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Devee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Devee in 1962 was 70, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devee 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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