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Devia Family History

Devia Surname Meaning

Spanish: shortened form of De Hevia a variant of Asturian-Leonese Hevia with the preposition de ‘from’.

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


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Where is the Devia family from?

You can see how Devia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Devia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Devia families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Devia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Devia families in 1880.
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What did your Devia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Devia. 100% of Devia men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Devia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devia 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Devia. 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 14 military records available for the last name Devia. For the veterans among your Devia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devia lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Devia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Devia in 1978 was 45, and 90 in 2003.

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