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Deveraux Name Meaning

English and Irish: of Norman origin a variant of Devereux .

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


Similar surnames: Devereaux, Devereux, Deverell, Everage, Devers, Deveaux, Devery

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Where is the Deveraux family from?

You can see how Deveraux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deveraux family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Deveraux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 22 Deveraux families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Deveraux's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Deveraux families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deveraux surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deveraux ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Deveraux. 100% of Deveraux men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Deveraux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deveraux 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 934 immigration records available for the last name Deveraux. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 850 military records available for the last name Deveraux. For the veterans among your Deveraux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deveraux lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Deveraux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Deveraux in 1964 was 76, and 71 in 2004.

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