This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Deveen family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Deveen Family History

Deveen 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: Deneen, Leven, Davern, Dennen, Severn, Devin, Devan, Levee, Devon

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Deveen family from?

You can see how Deveen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deveen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Deveen families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Deveen families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deveen's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Deveen families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deveen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Deveen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Deveen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deveen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Deveen

Passenger Lists

There are 38 immigration records available for the last name Deveen. 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.

View all Deveen immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Deveen. For the veterans among your Deveen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Deveen military records

You've only scratched the surface of Deveen family history

Discover More

What is the average Deveen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deveen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deveen

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Deveen family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial