Dever Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dever Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dever family

Profession Census Frequency
Labourer 5
Independent 3
Agricultural Labourer 2
Weaver 2
Cotton Weaver 1
Grocer 1
Jeweller 1
Private Soldier 1
Balcksmith 1
Journeyman Shoe Maker 1
Book Binder 1
Cotton Worker 1
Governess 1
Tailor J 1
Washerwoman 1
Confectioner 1
Printer 1
Brazier 1
Carpenter 1
Carpenter Apprentice 1
Cord Wainer 1
Male Servant 1
Female Servant 1

Dever Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Dover 80% 11,232
2 Diver 80% 3,433
3 Dever 100% 789
4 Daver 80% 362
5 Davier 67% 217
6 Devere 83% 155

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The surname Dever is the 3rd most popular variant of Dover.

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