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Deaven Family History

Deaven 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, Heaven, Beaven, Dean, Beaver, Leven, Davern, Raven, Deacon

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Where is the Deaven family from?

You can see how Deaven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deaven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deaven families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Deaven families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Deaven's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deaven families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deaven 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 Deaven ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deaven. 100% of Deaven 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Deaven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deaven 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Deaven. 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 237 military records available for the last name Deaven. For the veterans among your Deaven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deaven lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Deaven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Deaven in 1963 was 63, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deaven

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deaven 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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