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Deveux Family History

Deveux 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: Deveaux, Devaux, Deveny, Devere, Devereux, Decoux, Neveu, Dedeaux

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Where is the Deveux family from?

You can see how Deveux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deveux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deveux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Deveux families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Deveux's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Deveux families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Deveux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deveux 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Deveux. 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 13 military records available for the last name Deveux. For the veterans among your Deveux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deveux lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Deveux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Deveux in 1979 was 86, and 84 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deveux 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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