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Devres Family History

Devres 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: Terres, Debes, Debree, Dees, Serres, Neves, Peres, Devore, Devere

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Where is the Devres family from?

You can see how Devres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devres family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Devres families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Devres family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Devres's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Devres families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Devres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devres 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Devres. 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 30 military records available for the last name Devres. For the veterans among your Devres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devres lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Devres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Devres in 1976 was 63, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devres 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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