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Devalve Family History

Devalve 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, De Valle, Devall, Desalle, Devane, Deale, Dale, Devine

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Where is the Devalve family from?

You can see how Devalve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devalve family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Devalve families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Devalve family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Devalve's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Devalve families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devalve 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 Devalve ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Devalve. 100% of Devalve women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Devalve family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Devalve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devalve 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Devalve. 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 Devalve. For the veterans among your Devalve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devalve lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Devalve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Devalve in 1974 was 82, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Devalve

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devalve 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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