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Devork Family History

Devork 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, Devor, Demark, Dvorak, Demory, Debord, Devol, Devon, Devere

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Where is the Devork family from?

You can see how Devork families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devork family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Devork families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Devork's in USA. New York had the highest population of Devork families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devork 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 Devork ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Devork. 100% of Devork 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Devork. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devork 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Devork. 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 14 military records available for the last name Devork. For the veterans among your Devork ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devork lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Devork life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Devork in 1974 was 56, and 78 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devork 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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