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Devinger Family History

Devinger 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: Deringer, Levinger, Evinger, Devine, Beringer, Avinger, Denger

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Where is the Devinger family from?

You can see how Devinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devinger family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Devinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Devinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 95% of all the recorded Devinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Devinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Devinger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Devinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devinger 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Devinger. 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 30 military records available for the last name Devinger. For the veterans among your Devinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devinger lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Devinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Devinger in 1970 was 63, and 61 in 2000.

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