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Devezin Family History

Devezin 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: Severin, Berezin, Devin, Devlin, Denzin, Leven, Devine, Davern, Levin

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Where is the Devezin family from?

You can see how Devezin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devezin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Devezin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Devezin families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Devezin's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Devezin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devezin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Devezin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Devezin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devezin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Devezin. 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 28 military records available for the last name Devezin. For the veterans among your Devezin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devezin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Devezin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Devezin in 1963 was 82, and 88 in 2004.

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