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Devena Family History

Devena 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: Deveny, Devera, Devens, Leven, Devine, Levene, Devin, Melena, Devan

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Where is the Devena family from?

You can see how Devena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devena family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Devena families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Devena families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Devena's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Devena families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devena 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 Devena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Devena. 58% of Devena men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    58%
  • Farm Laborer
    43%

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Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Devena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devena 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Devena. 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 32 military records available for the last name Devena. For the veterans among your Devena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devena lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Devena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Devena in 1963 was 81, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devena 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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