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Devereux Name Meaning

English and Irish (of Norman origin): habitational name, with the preposition d(e), for someone from Évreux in Eure, France. See also Everest.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Devereaux, Devere, Everest, Deveraux, Deverell, Revere, Debroux

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Devereux Family Origin

Where is the Devereux family from?

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You can see how Devereux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devereux family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devereux families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 149 Devereux families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Devereux's in the UK. London had the highest population of Devereux families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devereux surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Devereux Family Occupations

What did your Devereux ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, a less common occupation for the Devereux family was Ag Labourer. Labourer, Agricultural Labourer and Farmer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Devereux. The most common Devereux occupation in the UK was Labourer. 7% of Devereux's were Labourers.

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  • Labourer

    7%

  • Agricultural Labourer

    4%

  • Farmer

    3%

  • Ag Labourer

    2%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Devereux ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Devereux Historical Records

What Devereux family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Devereux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devereux census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Devereux. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Devereux. For the veterans among your Devereux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Devereux Life Expectancy

What is the average Devereux lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Devereux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Devereux in 1957 was 68, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Devereux

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devereux 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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