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Deavey Family History

Deavey 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: Deaver, Eavey, Leavey, Reavey, Heavey, Peavey, Seavey, Davey, Devey

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Where is the Deavey family from?

You can see how Deavey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deavey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Deavey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Deavey family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deavey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Deavey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deavey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Deavey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deavey 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Deavey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 51 military records available for the last name Deavey. For the veterans among your Deavey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deavey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Deavey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Deavey in 1969 was 84, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deavey 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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