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Devoto Name Meaning

Italian: nickname possibly applied ironically from devoto ‘devout pious’.

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


Similar surnames: Demonte, De Vivo, Lento, Petito, Peduto, Devos, Devost, Devino, Devol

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Where is the Devoto family from?

You can see how Devoto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devoto family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Devoto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 29 Devoto families living in California. This was about 35% of all the recorded Devoto's in USA. California had the highest population of Devoto families in 1880.
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What did your Devoto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devoto. 25% of Devoto men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Devoto women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Bartender
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Devoto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devoto 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Devoto. 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 430 military records available for the last name Devoto. For the veterans among your Devoto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devoto lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Devoto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Devoto in 1962 was 73, and 87 in 2004.

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