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Deavenport Family History

Deavenport Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Davenport, Devenport, Leavenworth, Devendorf, Deaver, Heavener

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Where is the Deavenport family from?

You can see how Deavenport families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deavenport family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deavenport families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 22 Deavenport families living in New Jersey. This was about 28% of all the recorded Deavenport's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Deavenport families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deavenport surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Deavenport ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Baker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deavenport. 40% of Deavenport men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Deavenport women worked as a Baker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deavenport were Carpenter and Servant. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Baker
    60%
  • Servant
    40%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Deavenport. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deavenport 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Deavenport. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 730 military records available for the last name Deavenport. For the veterans among your Deavenport ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deavenport lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Deavenport life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Deavenport in 1964 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

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