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Devestern Family History

Devestern 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: Dempster, Demeter, Levenstein, Vester, Meester, Hellstern, Demasters

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Where is the Devestern family from?

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

What did your Devestern ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Devestern ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Devestern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devestern 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Devestern. 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 33 military records available for the last name Devestern. For the veterans among your Devestern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devestern lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Devestern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Devestern in 1970 was 85, and 88 in 2004.

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