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Devisser Family History

Devisser 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: De Visser, Weisser, Deisher, Deister, Deisler, Beisser, Desser

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Where is the Devisser family from?

You can see how Devisser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devisser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Devisser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Devisser families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Devisser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Devisser families in 1880.
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What did your Devisser ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 754 census records available for the last name Devisser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devisser 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Devisser. 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 88 military records available for the last name Devisser. For the veterans among your Devisser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devisser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Devisser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Devisser in 1963 was 81, and 73 in 2004.

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