Origins of the Devit surname
About the Devits
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Interesting facts about Devit
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Devit surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.
What are the most common Devit first names?
John
James
Mary
Bridget
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Common jobs for Devits
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Devits in 1921
Rag Sorter
3
Doffer In Cotton Mill
2
Domestic Servant
2
Farmer
2
Servant
2
Common male occupations for Devits in 1921
Clerk (Factors)
3
Farm Labourer
2
Farmer
2
Irondresser
2
Lab
2
