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Charles Devens

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Personal Details

Given Name
Charles
Surname
Devens
Occupation
Hon.

The Name Charles

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Free man or one of noble birth.
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The Devens Surname

Origin
English or French
Meaning
Dweller at the divine place or from the place of Devens.
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