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Dev Family History

Dev Surname Meaning

Indian: variant of Deo. In Maharashtra Konkanastha Brahmins have a clan called Dev.

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


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Where is the Dev family from?

You can see how Dev families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dev family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Dev families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Dev families living in Michigan. This was about 64% of all the recorded Dev's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dev families in 1880.
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What did your Dev ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dev. 100% of Dev women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dev. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dev 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Dev. 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 234 military records available for the last name Dev. For the veterans among your Dev ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dev lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2004, in the United States, Dev life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dev in 1991 was 70, and 69 in 2004.

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