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Devener Family History

Devener 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: Degener, Hevener, Deener, Deveney, Devine, Devaney, Demeter, Levene

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Where is the Devener family from?

You can see how Devener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devener family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Devener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Devener family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Devener's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Devener families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Devener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Devener. 50% of Devener men worked as a Mechanic. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Devener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devener 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Devener. 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 53 military records available for the last name Devener. For the veterans among your Devener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devener lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Devener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Devener in 1966 was 63, and 63 in 2003.

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