Origins of the Devins surname
About the Devinses
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Interesting facts about Devins
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Devins surname. The oldest one dates back to 1939.
What are the most common Devins first names?
Patrick
John
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Devinses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Devinses in 1921
House Keeper
3
Living On Own Means
3
Housekeeper
2
Mill Worker
2
Muslin Sewer
2
Common male occupations for Devinses in 1921
Coal Miner
14
Labourer In Print Works
3
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
3
Coalminer
2
Cooper
2
