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Devo Family History

Devo Surname Meaning

see Devaux. see Defoe. see Devos (3).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Devo family from?

You can see how Devo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Devo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Devo families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Devo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Devo families in 1891.
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What did your Devo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Devo. 67% of Devo 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
    67%
  • Dress Machinist Ladies Guard
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Devo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devo 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Devo. 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 615 military records available for the last name Devo. For the veterans among your Devo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Devo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Devo in 1966 was 51, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devo 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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