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Devare Family History

Devare 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: Devore, Devere, Devary, Demare, Devane, Revere, Devine, Dear, Cesare

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Where is the Devare family from?

You can see how Devare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devare family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Devare families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Devare families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Devare's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Devare families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devare surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Devare ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devare. 36% of Devare men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Devare women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Devare were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    42%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 967 census records available for the last name Devare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devare 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Devare. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 91 military records available for the last name Devare. For the veterans among your Devare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devare lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Devare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Devare in 1972 was 75, and 90 in 2003.

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