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Devitis Family History

Devitis Name 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: De Vitis, Degutis, Levitin, Levitas, Devitt, Devins, Evitts, Dennis

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Where is the Devitis family from?

You can see how Devitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devitis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Devitis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Devitis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Devitis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Devitis families in 1920.
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What did your Devitis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Unemployed were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devitis. 43% of Devitis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Devitis women worked as an Unemployed. .

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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
    43%
  • Shipping Dept
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Unemployed
    100%
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Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Devitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devitis 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Devitis. 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 117 military records available for the last name Devitis. For the veterans among your Devitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devitis lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Devitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Devitis in 1955 was 37, and 76 in 2003.

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