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Devig Family History

Devig 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: Devin, Devi, Denig, David, Devine, Feig, Levin, Nevin, Deng, Levis

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Where is the Devig family from?

You can see how Devig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Devig family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Devig's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Devig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devig 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 Devig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Devig. 100% of Devig men worked as a 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Devig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devig 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Devig. 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 Devig. For the veterans among your Devig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devig lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Devig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Devig in 1979 was 91, and 72 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devig 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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