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Deavill Family History

Deavill 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: Deville, Revill, Davila, Havill, Cavill, Devall, Dahill, Bevill

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Where is the Deavill family from?

You can see how Deavill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deavill family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Deavill families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Deavill family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deavill's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Deavill families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Deavill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deavill 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Deavill. 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 Deavill. For the veterans among your Deavill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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