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Devecz Family History

Devecz Surname 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: Deveny, Devere, Deetz, Devich, Devera, Dever, Leveck, Devers, Devery

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Where is the Devecz family from?

You can see how Devecz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devecz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Devecz family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Devecz's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Devecz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Devecz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devecz 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Devecz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Devecz. For the veterans among your Devecz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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