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Devonne Family History

Devonne 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, Devon, Devore, Derenne, Demonte, Devane, Devoe, Denne, Delone

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Where is the Devonne family from?

You can see how Devonne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devonne family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Devonne families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Devonne's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Devonne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devonne 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 Devonne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Devonne. 100% of Devonne women worked as a Cook.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Devonne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Devonne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devonne 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Devonne. 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 1 military records available for the last name Devonne. For the veterans among your Devonne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devonne lifespan?

Average Devonne life expectancy in 1994 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devonne 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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