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Devrow Family History

Devrow 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: Derrow, Devroy, Dubrow, Detro, Devol, Devon, Dobrow, Damrow, Devos

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Where is the Devrow family from?

You can see how Devrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devrow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Devrow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Devrow families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Devrow's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Devrow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devrow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Devrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Devrow. 100% of Devrow men worked as a Laborer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Devrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devrow 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Devrow. 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 24 military records available for the last name Devrow. For the veterans among your Devrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devrow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Devrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Devrow in 1962 was 77, and 71 in 2004.

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