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Devick Family History

Devick 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: Levick, Devich, Demick, Derick, Evick, Sevick, Dick, Lovick, Devine

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Where is the Devick family from?

You can see how Devick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Devick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Devick family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Devick's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Devick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devick 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 Devick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Laundress was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Devick. 100% of Devick women worked as a Laundress.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Laundress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Devick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devick 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Devick. 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 176 military records available for the last name Devick. For the veterans among your Devick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devick lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Devick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Devick in 1953 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devick 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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