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Deevers Family History

Deevers 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: Beevers, Deavers, Devers, Seevers, Evers, Nevers, Deaver, Reeves

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Where is the Deevers family from?

You can see how Deevers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deevers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Deevers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Deevers families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Deevers's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Deevers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deevers 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 Deevers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deevers. 43% of Deevers men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Deevers women worked as a School Teacher.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deevers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deevers 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Deevers. 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 162 military records available for the last name Deevers. For the veterans among your Deevers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deevers lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Deevers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Deevers in 1954 was 45, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deevers 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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