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Devory Family History

Devory 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: Demory, Devore, Devoy, Devary, Devery, Devor, Dery, Derry, Debord

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Where is the Devory family from?

You can see how Devory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devory family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 38 Devory families living in Kentucky. This was about 88% of all the recorded Devory's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Devory families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devory 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 128 census records available for the last name Devory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devory 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Devory. 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 15 military records available for the last name Devory. For the veterans among your Devory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devory lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Devory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Devory in 1972 was 78, and 98 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devory 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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