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Deavy Family History

Deavy 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: Deary, Davy, Deady, Dealy, Seavy, Deacy, Peavy, Leavy, Deasy, Dean

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Where is the Deavy family from?

You can see how Deavy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deavy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Deavy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Deavy families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Deavy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Deavy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deavy 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 Deavy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Deavy. 59% of Deavy men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    59%
  • Farmer
    42%

What Deavy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 868 census records available for the last name Deavy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deavy 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Deavy. 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 109 military records available for the last name Deavy. For the veterans among your Deavy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deavy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Deavy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Deavy in 1964 was 74, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deavy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deavy 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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