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Devenson Family History

Devenson 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: Evenson, Levenson, Evanson, Stevenson, Berenson, Benenson, Evensen

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Where is the Devenson family from?

You can see how Devenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devenson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Devenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Devenson family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Devenson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Devenson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devenson 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 Devenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Devenson. 100% of Devenson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Devenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devenson 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Devenson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Devenson. For the veterans among your Devenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devenson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devenson 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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