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Devreis Family History

Devreis 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: Dreis, Devers, Devens, Defrees, Dennis, Reis, Terres, Duris, Devin

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Where is the Devreis family from?

You can see how Devreis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devreis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Devreis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Devreis families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Devreis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Devreis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Devreis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devreis 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Devreis. 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 10 military records available for the last name Devreis. For the veterans among your Devreis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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