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Devary Family History

Devary Surname Meaning

Probably Irish: variant of Devery a variant of Devereux in counties Leix and Offaly.

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


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Where is the Devary family from?

You can see how Devary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Devary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 25 Devary families living in Quebec. This was about 78% of all the recorded Devary's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Devary families in 1911.
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What did your Devary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devary. 32% of Devary men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Devary women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Devary were Mechanic and House Work.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Labor
    11%
  • Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • House Work
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Devary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devary 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Devary. 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 212 military records available for the last name Devary. For the veterans among your Devary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devary lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Devary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Devary in 1957 was 46, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devary 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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