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Devry Family History

Devry 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: Dery, Derry, Deary, Devoy, Devary, Deery, Devery, Devroy, Devey

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Where is the Devry family from?

You can see how Devry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devry family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Devry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Devry family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Devry's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Devry families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Devry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devry. 75% of Devry men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Devry women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Devry were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Devry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Devry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devry 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Devry. 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 88 military records available for the last name Devry. For the veterans among your Devry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devry lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Devry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Devry in 1966 was 76, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devry 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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