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Devys Family History

Devys 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: Devos, Denys, Dery, Delos, Devin, Dey, Levy, Debes, Levis, Devan

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Where is the Devys family from?

You can see how Devys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devys family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Devys families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Devys's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Devys families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devys 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 28 census records available for the last name Devys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devys 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Devys. 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 6 military records available for the last name Devys. For the veterans among your Devys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devys lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Devys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Devys in 1976 was 90, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devys 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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