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Deovon Family History

Deovon 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: Devon, Denton, Deacon, Devin, Devan, Dedon, Devol, Doron, Deon, Devos

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Where is the Deovon family from?

You can see how Deovon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deovon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Deovon families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Deovon families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deovon's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Deovon families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Deovon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deovon 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Deovon. 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 Deovon. For the veterans among your Deovon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deovon lifespan?

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