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Devenow Family History

Devenow 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, Devino, Duenow, Devens, Devenny, Deveney, Leven, Devine

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Where is the Devenow family from?

You can see how Devenow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devenow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Devenow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Devenow family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Devenow's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Devenow families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Devenow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devenow 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Devenow. 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 11 military records available for the last name Devenow. For the veterans among your Devenow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devenow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Devenow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Devenow in 1964 was 43, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devenow 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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