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Develbiss Family History

Develbiss 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: Devilbiss, Divelbiss, Leventis, Dellis, Loveless, Devlin, Debevoise

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Where is the Develbiss family from?

You can see how Develbiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Develbiss family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Develbiss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Develbiss family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Develbiss's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Develbiss families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Develbiss 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 Develbiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Develbiss. 50% of Develbiss men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%

What Develbiss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 699 census records available for the last name Develbiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Develbiss 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Develbiss. 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 80 military records available for the last name Develbiss. For the veterans among your Develbiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Develbiss lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Develbiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Develbiss in 1967 was 63, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Develbiss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Develbiss 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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