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Deavens Family History

Deavens 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: Deavers, Devens, Leavens, Deaver, Heaven, Deveny, Neaves, Levens

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Where is the Deavens family from?

You can see how Deavens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deavens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Deavens families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Deavens family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deavens's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Deavens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deavens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deavens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deavens. 100% of Deavens 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Deavens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deavens 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Deavens. 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 22 military records available for the last name Deavens. For the veterans among your Deavens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deavens lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Deavens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Deavens in 1967 was 70, and 76 in 2000.

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