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Devis Family History

Devis Surname Meaning

from Devizes in Wilts recorded as Devys 1423 Device 1443–50 and Devizes alias le Devize 1618 in Place-Names of Wilts p. 24 See also Vyse.

Some of the following post-medieval bearers may alternatively belong under (2) or (3).

In London the name may also have been confused with Devaux.

see Dews.

see Dewis.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Devis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 64 Devis families living in Quebec. This was about 53% of all the recorded Devis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Devis families in 1911.
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What did your Devis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devis. 25% of Devis men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Devis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Devis were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Maid
    9%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 707 military records available for the last name Devis. For the veterans among your Devis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devis lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Devis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Devis in 1942 was 50, and 68 in 2004.

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