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Devoire Family History

Devoire 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: Devore, Devine, Devere, Demore, Decaire, Dejoie, Deguire, Devoe

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Where is the Devoire family from?

You can see how Devoire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devoire family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Devoire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Devoire families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Devoire's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Devoire families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devoire 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 67 census records available for the last name Devoire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devoire 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 Devoire. 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 10 military records available for the last name Devoire. For the veterans among your Devoire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devoire lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1993, in the United States, Devoire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Devoire in 1972 was 74, and 88 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devoire 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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