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Davelle Family History

Davelle Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lavelle, Savelle, Deville, Capelle, Savelli, Saville, Decelle

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Where is the Davelle family from?

You can see how Davelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davelle family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Davelle families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Davelle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Davelle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Davelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Davelle. 100% of Davelle men worked as a Tailor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Davelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davelle census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Davelle. 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 5 military records available for the last name Davelle. For the veterans among your Davelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davelle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Davelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Davelle in 1965 was 71, and 75 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davelle ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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