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Devor Family History

Devor Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Devore.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Devor family from?

You can see how Devor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Devor families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Devor's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Devor families in 1891.
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What did your Devor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devor. 26% of Devor men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Devor women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Devor were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    56%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Devor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devor 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Devor. 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 855 military records available for the last name Devor. For the veterans among your Devor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devor lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Devor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Devor in 1943 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devor 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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