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Devonis Family History

Devonis 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: Dennis, Devon, Donis, Denis, Devos, De Bonis, Devens, Devoss, Devoid

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Where is the Devonis family from?

You can see how Devonis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devonis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Devonis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Devonis families living in Massachusetts. This was about 38% of all the recorded Devonis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Devonis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devonis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Devonis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Devonis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devonis 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Devonis. 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 47 military records available for the last name Devonis. For the veterans among your Devonis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devonis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Devonis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Devonis in 1963 was 74, and 91 in 2003.

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