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Devers Family History

Devers Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Dever with the addition of English excrescent -s. In some cases possibly also French: habitational name with fused preposition de ‘from’ denoting someone from a place called Vers, especially the one in Saône-et-Loire.

This name has its roots in the Gaulish element ver(n) ‘alder’. The combination of linguistic elements highlights the historical influences that shape names in the region.

The addition of the English excrescent -s signifies a blending of cultural influences, illustrating how names evolve over time.

In summary, the name showcases both Irish and French connections, pointing to a rich heritage and geographic significance.

Ultimately, understanding such names can provide insights into the historical migrations and interactions of different cultures.

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


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You can see how Devers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Devers families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Devers's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Devers families in 1891.
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What did your Devers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer (shipyard) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Devers. 50% of Devers men worked as a Labourer (shipyard) and 100% of Devers 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Labourer (shipyard)
    50%
  • Dock Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Devers. 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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There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Devers. For the veterans among your Devers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devers lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Devers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Devers in 1946 was 43, and 72 in 2004.

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