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Devron Family History

Devron 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: Devon, Levron, Devroy, Heron, Denton, Deacon, Perron, Devin, Devan

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Where is the Devron family from?

You can see how Devron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devron family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Devron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Devron families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Devron's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Devron families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devron 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 185 census records available for the last name Devron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devron 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Devron. 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 37 military records available for the last name Devron. For the veterans among your Devron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devron lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Devron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Devron in 1967 was 74, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devron 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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