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Devaughan Family History

Devaughan 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: Devaughn, Vaughan, Gavaghan, Mccaughan, Straughan, Gaughan, Baughan

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Where is the Devaughan family from?

You can see how Devaughan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devaughan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Devaughan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Devaughan families living in Alabama. This was about 65% of all the recorded Devaughan's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Devaughan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devaughan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Devaughan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devaughan. 100% of Devaughan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Devaughan women worked as a Cook. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Devaughan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devaughan 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Devaughan. 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 206 military records available for the last name Devaughan. For the veterans among your Devaughan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devaughan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Devaughan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Devaughan in 1964 was 58, and 73 in 2003.

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