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Devere Family History

Devere Surname Meaning

Irish and French: variant of Dever.

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


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Where is the Devere family from?

You can see how Devere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devere family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devere families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Devere families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Devere's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Devere families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devere 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 Devere ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Devere. 100% of Devere 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Devere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devere 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 829 immigration records available for the last name Devere. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Devere. For the veterans among your Devere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devere lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Devere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Devere in 1953 was 33, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Devere

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devere 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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