History of your Surname
Get access to Devak family records.Start a free trial

Devak Family History

Devak 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: Deak, Devan, Revak, Dean, Dear, Peak, Demark, Dolak, Demar, Demay

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Devak family from?

You can see how Devak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Devak family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Devak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Devak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Devak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Devak. 100% of Devak women worked as an Operator. .

View Census Data for Devak | Data not to scale

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

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Devak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Devak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devak census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Devak

Passenger Lists

There are 21 immigration records available for the last name Devak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Devak immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Devak. For the veterans among your Devak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Devak military records

You've only scratched the surface of Devak family history

Discover More

What is the average Devak lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Devak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Devak in 1971 was 70, and 90 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Devak

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Devak family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Devak last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial