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Deavers Family History

Deavers Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Deaver with the addition of the English patronymic suffix -s.

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


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Where is the Deavers family from?

You can see how Deavers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deavers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deavers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Deavers families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deavers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deavers families in 1891.
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What did your Deavers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deavers. 100% of Deavers 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

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Passenger Lists

There are 101 immigration records available for the last name Deavers. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Deavers. For the veterans among your Deavers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deavers lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Deavers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Deavers in 1949 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deavers 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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