This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Devendorf family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Devendorf Family History

Devendorf Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Diefendorf.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Devendorf family from?

You can see how Devendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devendorf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Devendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Devendorf families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Devendorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Devendorf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devendorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Devendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Devendorf. 20% of Devendorf men worked as a Salesman.

View Census Data for Devendorf | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Machinist
    9%

What Devendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Devendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devendorf census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Devendorf

Passenger Lists

There are 558 immigration records available for the last name Devendorf. 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.

View all Devendorf immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Devendorf. For the veterans among your Devendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Devendorf military records

You've only scratched the surface of Devendorf family history

Discover More

What is the average Devendorf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Devendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Devendorf in 1962 was 74, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Devendorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devendorf 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Devendorf family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial