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Deva Family History

Deva 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: Leva, Devan, Devi, Neva, Depa, Dena, Dea, Eva, Deja, Delva

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Where is the Deva family from?

You can see how Deva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deva family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Deva families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Deva families living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deva's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Deva families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deva 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 Deva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deva. 50% of Deva men worked as a Printer.

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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

  • Printer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Deva family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Deva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deva 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Deva. 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 81 military records available for the last name Deva. For the veterans among your Deva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deva lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Deva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Deva in 1976 was 83, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deva 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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