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Devorn Family History

Devorn 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: Devon, Devore, Devor, Davern, Severn, Devin, Demory, Devan, Debord

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Where is the Devorn family from?

You can see how Devorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devorn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Devorn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Devorn family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Devorn's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Devorn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Devorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devorn 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Devorn. 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 6 military records available for the last name Devorn. For the veterans among your Devorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devorn lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Devorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Devorn in 1976 was 76, and 90 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devorn 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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