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Dervil Family History

Dervil 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: Dervin, Devin, Cervi, Kervin, Devol, Servin, Gervin, Derrig, Mervis

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Where is the Dervil family from?

You can see how Dervil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dervil family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Dervil families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dervil's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dervil families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Dervil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dervil 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Dervil. 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 85 military records available for the last name Dervil. For the veterans among your Dervil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dervil lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2003, in the United States, Dervil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dervil in 2000 was 40, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dervil 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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