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Deverson Family History

Deverson Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Davison with intrusive r. Compare Deveson.

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


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Where is the Deverson family from?

You can see how Deverson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deverson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deverson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Deverson families living in Alberta. This was about 20% of all the recorded Deverson's in Canada. Alberta and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Deverson families in 1911.
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What did your Deverson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Deverson. 34% of Deverson men worked as a Farmworker and 89% of Deverson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deverson were Retired and Shop Assistant.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmworker
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    23%
  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Retired
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Shorthand Typist
    3%
  • Shop Assistant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Deverson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deverson 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 617 immigration records available for the last name Deverson. 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 291 military records available for the last name Deverson. For the veterans among your Deverson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deverson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Deverson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Deverson in 1962 was 65, and 58 in 2003.

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