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Devuyst Family History

Devuyst 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: Devost, Dust, Durst, Debus, Drust, Daoust, Deus, Devos, Devoy, Dunst

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Where is the Devuyst family from?

You can see how Devuyst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devuyst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Devuyst families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Devuyst's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Devuyst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devuyst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Devuyst ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Devuyst. 100% of Devuyst men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Devuyst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Devuyst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devuyst 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Devuyst. 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 112 military records available for the last name Devuyst. For the veterans among your Devuyst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devuyst lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Devuyst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Devuyst in 1962 was 83, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devuyst 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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