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Devett Family History

Devett 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: Evett, Devitt, Levett, Lovett, Jewett, Rivett, Kivett, Deveny, Devere

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Where is the Devett family from?

You can see how Devett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Devett families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Devett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Devett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devett 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 Devett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Devett. 25% of Devett men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Fireman
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Shipping Clerk
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Devett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devett 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Devett. 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 79 military records available for the last name Devett. For the veterans among your Devett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Devett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Devett in 1966 was 55, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Devett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devett 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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