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Devorsetz Family History

Devorsetz 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, Dorsett, Demoret, Derossett, Devost, Everett, Deverell, Dorst

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Where is the Devorsetz family from?

You can see how Devorsetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devorsetz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Devorsetz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Devorsetz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Devorsetz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devorsetz 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 Devorsetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Devorsetz. 100% of Devorsetz men worked as a Lawyer.

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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

  • Lawyer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Devorsetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devorsetz 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 Devorsetz. 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 military records available for the last name Devorsetz. For the veterans among your Devorsetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devorsetz lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1998, in the United States, Devorsetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Devorsetz in 1983 was 77, and 96 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devorsetz 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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