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Devita Family History

Devita 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: De Vita, Devitt, Devine, Devin, Melita, Vita, Sedita, Devich, Devino

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Where is the Devita family from?

You can see how Devita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devita family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Devita families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Devita families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Devita's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Devita families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devita 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 Devita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devita. 15% of Devita men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Devita women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Devita were Painter and Saleslady.

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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
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    23%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Saleslady
    10%

What Devita family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Devita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devita 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Devita. 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 977 military records available for the last name Devita. For the veterans among your Devita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devita lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Devita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Devita in 1945 was 34, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Devita

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devita 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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