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Devein Family History

Devein 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: Devin, Devlin, Leven, Devine, Davern, Severin, Levin, Nevin, Severn

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Where is the Devein family from?

You can see how Devein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devein family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devein families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 8 Devein families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Devein's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Devein families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Devein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devein 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Devein. 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 2 military records available for the last name Devein. For the veterans among your Devein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devein lifespan?

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