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Deavilla Family History

Deavilla 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: Sevilla, Revilla, Avilla, Villa, Deville, Padilla, Melville, Neville

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Where is the Deavilla family from?

You can see how Deavilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deavilla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Deavilla families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Deavilla's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Deavilla families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Deavilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deavilla 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Deavilla. 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 37 military records available for the last name Deavilla. For the veterans among your Deavilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deavilla lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Deavilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Deavilla in 1957 was 59, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deavilla 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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