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Devivo Family History

Devivo 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: Devino, De Vivo, Devine, Devin, Davino, Devich, Desio, Davio, Devi

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Where is the Devivo family from?

You can see how Devivo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devivo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Devivo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Devivo families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Devivo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Devivo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devivo 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 Devivo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devivo. 19% of Devivo men worked as a Barber and 24% of Devivo women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Devivo were Driver and New Worker.

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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

  • Barber
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Tailor
    19%
  • Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    24%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Presser
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Devivo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devivo 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Devivo. 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 391 military records available for the last name Devivo. For the veterans among your Devivo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devivo lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Devivo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Devivo in 1955 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Devivo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devivo 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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