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Deveral Family History

Deveral 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: Devera, Deverell, Devere, Dever, General, Devers, Severa, Devery

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Where is the Deveral family from?

You can see how Deveral families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deveral family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Deveral families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 9 Deveral families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deveral's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Deveral families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deveral surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deveral ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deveral. 100% of Deveral women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Deveral. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deveral 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Deveral. 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 21 military records available for the last name Deveral. For the veterans among your Deveral ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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