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Devines Family History

Devines 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, Devins, Deines, Deviney, Levings, Devaney, Devin, Levins

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Where is the Devines family from?

You can see how Devines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devines family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devines families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Devines family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Devines's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Devines families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devines surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Devines ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Devines. 100% of Devines women worked as a Cook. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Devines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devines 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Devines. 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 37 military records available for the last name Devines. For the veterans among your Devines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devines lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Devines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Devines in 1975 was 69, and 70 in 2004.

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