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Deveraux Family History

Deveraux Surname Meaning

English and Irish: of Norman origin a variant of Devereux.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Deveraux family from?

You can see how Deveraux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deveraux family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Deveraux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Deveraux families living in Lancashire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Deveraux's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Deveraux families in 1891.
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What did your Deveraux ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Deveraux. 100% of Deveraux men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Deveraux 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    11%

What Deveraux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Deveraux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deveraux 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 934 immigration records available for the last name Deveraux. 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 850 military records available for the last name Deveraux. For the veterans among your Deveraux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deveraux lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Deveraux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Deveraux in 1964 was 76, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deveraux

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deveraux 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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