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Deavin Family History

Deavin Surname Meaning

see Devin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Deavin family from?

You can see how Deavin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deavin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Deavin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Deavin families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Deavin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deavin families in 1891.
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What did your Deavin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Deavin. 34% of Deavin men worked as a Builders Labourer and 72% of Deavin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deavin were Master Builder and Partner Builders decora.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • Painter
    34%
  • Master Builder
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Partner Builders decora
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Deavin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deavin 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Deavin. 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 142 military records available for the last name Deavin. For the veterans among your Deavin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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