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Devonish Family History

Devonish Surname Meaning

English (Essex): variant of Devenish.

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


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Where is the Devonish family from?

You can see how Devonish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devonish family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Devonish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Devonish families living in Essex. This was about 44% of all the recorded Devonish's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Devonish families in 1891.
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What did your Devonish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Devonish. 100% of Devonish men worked as a Farm Labourer and 87% of Devonish 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

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Retail Dressmaker (hand)
    14%

What Devonish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Devonish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devonish 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 596 immigration records available for the last name Devonish. 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 133 military records available for the last name Devonish. For the veterans among your Devonish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devonish lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Devonish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Devonish in 1967 was 61, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Devonish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devonish 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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