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Devoice Family History

Devoice 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, Devore, Dentice, Devich, Dejoie, Devoe, Devoid, Voice

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Where is the Devoice family from?

You can see how Devoice families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devoice family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Devoice families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Devoice families living in Minnesota. This was about 80% of all the recorded Devoice's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Devoice families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devoice 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 79 census records available for the last name Devoice. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devoice 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Devoice. 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 90 military records available for the last name Devoice. For the veterans among your Devoice ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devoice lifespan?

Average Devoice life expectancy in 1970 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devoice 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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