Origins of the Devis surname

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    In 1921, most Devises lived in london

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    310 Devis Travel & migration records
    1,300 Devises found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Devises

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    Common female occupations for Devises in 1921

    House Servant

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    Servant

    10

    Dressmaker

    8

    General Servant

    8

    House Keeper

    8

    Common male occupations for Devises in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    12

    Coal Miner

    9

    Carpenter

    8

    Butcher

    7

    Engine Fitter

    6

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