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Devoin Family History

Devoin 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: Devin, Devon, Devlin, Devoid, Devine, Levin, Nevin, Devan, Dedon

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Where is the Devoin family from?

You can see how Devoin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devoin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Devoin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Devoin family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Devoin's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Devoin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devoin 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 133 census records available for the last name Devoin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devoin 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Devoin. 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 29 military records available for the last name Devoin. For the veterans among your Devoin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devoin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1972, in the United States, Devoin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Devoin in 1964 was 78, and 51 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devoin 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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