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Devi Family History

Devi Surname Meaning

Indian: honorific term used with the names of women from Sanskrit devī ‘goddess’. It is used as a surname by some women who do not wish to use their traditional name or who do not have a surname as such.

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


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Where is the Devi family from?

You can see how Devi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Devi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Devi families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Devi's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Devi families in 1911.
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What did your Devi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Devi. 100% of Devi men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Devi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devi 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Devi. 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 881 military records available for the last name Devi. For the veterans among your Devi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devi lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Devi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Devi in 1974 was 103, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Devi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devi 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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