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Deveson Family History

Deveson Surname Meaning

variant of Davison.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Deveson family from?

You can see how Deveson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deveson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deveson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Deveson families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Deveson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Deveson families in 1911.
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What did your Deveson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Deveson. 100% of Deveson 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Deveson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deveson 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Deveson. 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 195 military records available for the last name Deveson. For the veterans among your Deveson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deveson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Deveson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Deveson in 1964 was 76, and 72 in 1992.

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