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Devore Family History

Devore Name Meaning

French: unexplained. This surname is very rare in France; in North America it may thus (also) be an altered form of some other similar (like-sounding) French surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Devere, Revere, Demory, Debord, Dore, Devos, Delorey, Devol, Deboe

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Where is the Devore family from?

You can see how Devore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Devore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 53 Devore families living in Ohio. This was about 39% of all the recorded Devore's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Devore families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Devore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devore. 22% of Devore men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Devore women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Devore were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Teacher
    7%
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Census Records

There are 34,000 census records available for the last name Devore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devore 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Devore. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Devore. For the veterans among your Devore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devore lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Devore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Devore in 1944 was 21, and 72 in 2004.

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