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Deverill Family History

Deverill Surname Meaning

see Deverell.

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


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Where is the Deverill family from?

You can see how Deverill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deverill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deverill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Deverill family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Deverill's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Deverill families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deverill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deverill ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Deverill. 50% of Deverill 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
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

What Deverill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Deverill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deverill 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 616 immigration records available for the last name Deverill. 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 474 military records available for the last name Deverill. For the veterans among your Deverill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deverill lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Deverill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Deverill in 1969 was 84, and 70 in 2001.

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