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Devooght Family History

Devooght 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: Drought, Vought, Devost, Devaughn, Voght, Voight, Vogt, Dejohn, Voogd

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Where is the Devooght family from?

You can see how Devooght families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devooght family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Devooght family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Devooght's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Devooght families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devooght 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 158 census records available for the last name Devooght. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devooght 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Devooght. 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 23 military records available for the last name Devooght. For the veterans among your Devooght ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devooght lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Devooght life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Devooght in 1963 was 82, and 91 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devooght 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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