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Devene Family History

Devene 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: Devine, Levene, Deveny, Devere, Devane, Devens, Deveney, Revere

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Where is the Devene family from?

You can see how Devene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devene family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devene families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Devene family living in Indiana. This was about 20% of all the recorded Devene's in USA. Indiana and 4 other states had the highest population of Devene families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Devene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devene. 22% of Devene men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Devene women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Devene were Attendant and Clerical. .

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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
    22%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Attendant
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    40%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Clerical
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Devene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devene 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Devene. 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 91 military records available for the last name Devene. For the veterans among your Devene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devene lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Devene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Devene in 1966 was 68, and 50 in 1992.

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