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Devies Family History

Devies 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: Davies, Devins, Depies, Devine, Devin, Debes, Levis, Dees, Neves

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Where is the Devies family from?

You can see how Devies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devies family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Devies families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Devies families living in Denbighshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Devies's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire had the highest population of Devies families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devies 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 Devies ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Devies. 100% of Devies women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Devies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devies 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 637 immigration records available for the last name Devies. 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 126 military records available for the last name Devies. For the veterans among your Devies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devies lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Devies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Devies in 1969 was 74, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Devies

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devies 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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