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Deveze Family History

Deveze 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: Devere, Revere, Devine, Levene, Severe, Deneve, Levee, Devore, Deveny

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Where is the Deveze family from?

You can see how Deveze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deveze family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deveze families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Deveze families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Deveze's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Deveze families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deveze surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Deveze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deveze 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Deveze. 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 18 military records available for the last name Deveze. For the veterans among your Deveze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deveze lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Deveze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Deveze in 1966 was 86, and 55 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deveze 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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