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Devour Family History

Devour 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: Devor, Devol, Devon, Devore, Devos, Devoy, Decoux, Dever, Dufour

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Where is the Devour family from?

You can see how Devour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devour family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devour families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Devour families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Devour's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Devour families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devour surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Devour ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Devour. 100% of Devour 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 481 census records available for the last name Devour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devour 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 Devour. 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 142 military records available for the last name Devour. For the veterans among your Devour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devour lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Devour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Devour in 1969 was 82, and 84 in 2003.

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