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Devora Family History

Devora Surname Meaning

Spanish (mainly Canary Islands; Dévora): variant of Évora (see Evora) with fused preposition d(e) ‘of from’.

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


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Where is the Devora family from?

You can see how Devora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devora family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Devora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Devora families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Devora's in USA. New York had the highest population of Devora families in 1880.
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What did your Devora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devora. 55% of Devora men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Devora women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Devora family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 973 census records available for the last name Devora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devora 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Devora. 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 169 military records available for the last name Devora. For the veterans among your Devora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devora lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Devora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Devora in 1962 was 85, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devora 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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