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Devoer Family History

Devoer 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: Dever, Devoe, Devor, Lever, Decker, Dover, Demler, Depner, Diver

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Where is the Devoer family from?

You can see how Devoer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devoer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Devoer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Devoer families living in Ohio. This was about 70% of all the recorded Devoer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Devoer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devoer 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 90 census records available for the last name Devoer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devoer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Devoer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Devoer. For the veterans among your Devoer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devoer lifespan?

Average Devoer life expectancy in 1999 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devoer 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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