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Devorka Family History

Devorka 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, Deloria, Veverka, Devera, Hovorka, Fedorka, Evora, Devor

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Where is the Devorka family from?

You can see how Devorka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devorka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Devorka family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Devorka's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Devorka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devorka 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 12 census records available for the last name Devorka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devorka 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Devorka. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Devorka. For the veterans among your Devorka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Devorka

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