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Devoid Family History

Devoid Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Daviau.

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


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Where is the Devoid family from?

You can see how Devoid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devoid family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Devoid families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Devoid families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Devoid's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Devoid families in 1891.
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What did your Devoid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Fancy Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devoid. 30% of Devoid men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Devoid women worked as a Fancy Stitcher.

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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
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    30%
  • Chopper
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Fancy Stitcher
    100%

What Devoid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 724 census records available for the last name Devoid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devoid 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Devoid. 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 265 military records available for the last name Devoid. For the veterans among your Devoid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devoid lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Devoid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Devoid in 1956 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devoid 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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