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Deveris Family History

Deveris 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: Devers, Severin, Evers, Nevers, Devere, Demers, Devera, Dever

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Where is the Deveris family from?

You can see how Deveris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deveris family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Deveris families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Deveris family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deveris's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Deveris families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Deveris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deveris 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Deveris. 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 10 military records available for the last name Deveris. For the veterans among your Deveris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deveris lifespan?

Average Deveris life expectancy in 1972 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deveris 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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