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Devrin Family History

Devrin 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: Devin, Devlin, Devine, Dobrin, Severin, Levin, Nevin, Merin, Devan

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Where is the Devrin family from?

You can see how Devrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devrin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Devrin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 5 Devrin families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Devrin's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Devrin families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devrin 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 62 census records available for the last name Devrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devrin 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 Devrin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Devrin. For the veterans among your Devrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devrin lifespan?

Average Devrin life expectancy in 1994 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devrin 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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