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Devins Family History

Devins Surname Meaning

Irish (Sligo): probably a variant of Devine the final -s being added after the name was Anglicized.

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


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Where is the Devins family from?

You can see how Devins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Devins families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Devins's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Devins families in 1891.
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What did your Devins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Devins. 50% of Devins men worked as a General Labourer Heavy Worker and 84% of Devins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Devins were General Labourer and Counter Asst (canteen).

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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 Heavy Worker
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Counter Asst (canteen)
    17%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Devins. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Devins. For the veterans among your Devins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devins lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Devins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Devins in 1945 was 30, and 77 in 2004.

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