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Devonport Family History

Devonport Surname Meaning

see Davenport.

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


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Where is the Devonport family from?

You can see how Devonport families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devonport family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Devonport families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 137 Devonport families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Devonport's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Devonport families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devonport surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Devonport ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Devonport. 17% of Devonport men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Devonport women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Devonport were Hewer Below Ground Coal Mine and Retired.

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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

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Colliery Hewer Below
    13%
  • Builders Labourer
    13%
  • Hewer Below Ground Coal Mine
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Retired
    4%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Devonport. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devonport 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 941 immigration records available for the last name Devonport. 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 878 military records available for the last name Devonport. For the veterans among your Devonport ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devonport lifespan?

Average Devonport life expectancy in 1979 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devonport 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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