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Devise Family History

Devise 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: Devine, Derise, Delise, Denise, Deville, Meise, Devin, Levis, Devore

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Where is the Devise family from?

You can see how Devise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devise family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Devise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Devise family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Devise's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Devise families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devise surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Devise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devise 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 Devise. 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 32 military records available for the last name Devise. For the veterans among your Devise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devise lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Devise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Devise in 1968 was 78, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devise 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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