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Devroy Family History

Devroy Surname Meaning

Flemish: nickname for a wise man from Middle Dutch vroed ‘wise learned intelligent’ + the definite article de.

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


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Where is the Devroy family from?

You can see how Devroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devroy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Devroy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Devroy families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Devroy's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Devroy families in 1880.
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What did your Devroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devroy. 32% of Devroy men worked as a Fisherman and 100% of Devroy women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Fisherman
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Gardener
    19%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Devroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devroy 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Devroy. 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 123 military records available for the last name Devroy. For the veterans among your Devroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devroy lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Devroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Devroy in 1958 was 57, and 65 in 2002.

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