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Devery Family History

Devery Surname Meaning

Irish (Offaly): of Norman origin a variant of Devereux.

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


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Where is the Devery family from?

You can see how Devery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Devery families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Devery's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Devery families in 1911.
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What did your Devery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devery. 28% of Devery men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Devery women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Devery were Policeman and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Policeman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Housewife
    8%

What Devery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Devery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devery 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 Devery. 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 810 military records available for the last name Devery. For the veterans among your Devery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devery lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Devery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Devery in 1958 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devery ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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