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Devorak Family History

Devorak Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech Dvořák; see Dvorak.

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


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Where is the Devorak family from?

You can see how Devorak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devorak family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Devorak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Devorak families living in Iowa. This was about 47% of all the recorded Devorak's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Devorak families in 1880.
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What did your Devorak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devorak. 33% of Devorak men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Devorak women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Devorak were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Labor
    13%
  • Secretary
    13%
  • Cook
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Devorak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devorak 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Devorak. 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 245 military records available for the last name Devorak. For the veterans among your Devorak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devorak lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Devorak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Devorak in 1956 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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