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Devert Family History

Devert 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: Devere, Levert, Devera, Dever, Devers, Evert, Devery, Severt, Detert

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Where is the Devert family from?

You can see how Devert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devert family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Devert families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Devert's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Devert families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devert 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 Devert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Devert. 100% of Devert women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Devert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Devert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devert 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Devert. 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 56 military records available for the last name Devert. For the veterans among your Devert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Devert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Devert in 1966 was 75, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Devert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devert 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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