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Devust Family History

Devust 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: Devost, Dust, Debus, Drust, Daoust, Deus, Devos, Debusk, Devault

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Devust. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devust 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Devust. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Devust. For the veterans among your Devust ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devust lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Devust life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Devust in 1963 was 72, and 68 in 1991.

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