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Devall Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Déville in Seine-Maritime. The full form was de Daiville but when the preposition was omitted Daiville was taken to be for de Aiville. English: alternatively the name may be from Middle English devel (Old English dēofol) ‘devil Satan’ possibly acquired as a pageant name or as a shortened form of a longer nickname; compare Deeble . Altered form of French Duval or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. Compare Duvall .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Duvall, Devaul, Deville, Duval, De Valle, Devault, Levell, Devol

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Where is the Devall family from?

You can see how Devall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 88 Devall families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Devall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Devall families in 1891.
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What did your Devall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Devall. 25% of Devall men worked as a Farmer and 80% of Devall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Devall were Old Age Pensioner and Trainer Certificated Teacher. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Gardener
    17%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Housekeeper
    4%
  • Work At Home
    3%
  • Trainer Certificated Teacher
    3%
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Passenger Lists

There are 541 immigration records available for the last name Devall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Devall. For the veterans among your Devall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devall lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Devall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Devall in 1948 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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