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Devonshire Family History

Devonshire Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from the county of Devon also known as Devonshire (see Devon). Compare Devonish.

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


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Where is the Devonshire family from?

You can see how Devonshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devonshire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devonshire families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 132 Devonshire families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Devonshire's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Devonshire families in 1891.
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What did your Devonshire ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Devonshire. 26% of Devonshire men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Devonshire women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Devonshire were Solicitor and Housewife.

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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
    26%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • Gardener
    6%
  • Solicitor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Devonshire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Devonshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devonshire 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Devonshire. 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 Devonshire. For the veterans among your Devonshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devonshire lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Devonshire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Devonshire in 1962 was 78, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Devonshire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devonshire 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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