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Devton Family History

Devton 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: Denton, Devon, Deaton, Deyton, Seaton, Elton, Fenton, Felton, Dalton

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Where is the Devton family from?

You can see how Devton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devton family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Devton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Devton family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Devton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Devton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Devton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devton 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Devton. 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 Devton. For the veterans among your Devton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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