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Devoir Family History

Devoir 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: Devor, Revoir, Devoid, Devin, Decuir, Devol, Devon, Devore, Devlin

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Where is the Devoir family from?

You can see how Devoir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devoir family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Devoir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Devoir family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Devoir's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Devoir families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devoir 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 Devoir ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Box Maker Machine was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Devoir. 50% of Devoir women worked as a Box Maker Machine.

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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

  • Box Maker Machine
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Devoir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Devoir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devoir 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Devoir. 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 193 military records available for the last name Devoir. For the veterans among your Devoir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devoir lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Devoir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Devoir in 1964 was 35, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Devoir

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devoir 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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