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Deyville Family History

Deyville 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: Deville, Melville, Neville, Douville, Neuville, De Valle, Keville

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What did your Deyville ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Butchers Shop Manager and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Deyville. 100% of Deyville men worked as a Butchers Shop Manager and 100% of Deyville 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

  • Butchers Shop Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Deyville. 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 Deyville. For the veterans among your Deyville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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