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Devaal Family History

Devaal 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: Devall, Devaul, Devan, Duvall, Devol, Deal, De Waal, Duval, Devary

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Where is the Devaal family from?

You can see how Devaal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devaal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Devaal families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Devaal's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Devaal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devaal 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 Devaal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Maid Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devaal. 100% of Devaal men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Devaal women worked as a Maid Servant.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid Servant
    100%

What Devaal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Devaal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devaal 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Devaal. 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 11 military records available for the last name Devaal. For the veterans among your Devaal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devaal lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Devaal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Devaal in 1970 was 90, and 88 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Devaal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devaal 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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