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Devons Family History

Devons Surname Meaning

variant of Devon with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Devons family from?

You can see how Devons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devons family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Devons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Devons family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Devons's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Devons families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devons 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 Devons ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Physicist Air Min Staff Attached University Staff and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Devons. 100% of Devons men worked as a Physicist Air Min Staff Attached University Staff and 100% of Devons 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

  • Physicist Air Min Staff Attached University Staff
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Devons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devons 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Devons. 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 94 military records available for the last name Devons. For the veterans among your Devons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devons lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Devons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Devons in 1964 was 80, and 61 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devons 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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