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Devreese Family History

Devreese 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: Defreese, De Weese, Defrees, Defreece, Dreese, Reese, Breese, Debree

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Where is the Devreese family from?

You can see how Devreese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devreese family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Devreese families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Devreese families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Devreese's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Devreese families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Devreese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devreese 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Devreese. 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 35 military records available for the last name Devreese. For the veterans among your Devreese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devreese lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Devreese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Devreese in 1963 was 73, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devreese 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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