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Devarennes Family History

Devarennes 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: Derenne, Devenney, Devanney, Devaney, Dardenne, Dejaynes, Nevares

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Where is the Devarennes family from?

You can see how Devarennes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devarennes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Devarennes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Devarennes family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Devarennes's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Devarennes families in 1920.
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What did your Devarennes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Mcanicien was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Devarennes. 50% of Devarennes men worked as a Mcanicien. .

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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 1921

  • Mcanicien
    50%
  • Commis
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Devarennes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devarennes 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Devarennes. 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 128 military records available for the last name Devarennes. For the veterans among your Devarennes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devarennes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Devarennes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Devarennes in 1962 was 75, and 80 in 2003.

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