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Deve Family History

Deve 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: Neve, Dove, Eve, Dee, Devi, Dave, Dede, Dever, Devoe, Leve

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Where is the Deve family from?

You can see how Deve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deve family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deve families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Deve families living in Dorset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deve's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Deve families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deve 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 Deve ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deve. 60% of Deve men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Box Maker
    40%

What Deve family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Deve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deve 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Deve. 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 Deve. For the veterans among your Deve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deve lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Deve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Deve in 1973 was 71, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deve

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deve 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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