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Develin Family History

Develin Surname Meaning

from Ó Dobhailéin see Devlin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Develin family from?

You can see how Develin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Develin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Develin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Develin families living in Durham. This was about 21% of all the recorded Develin's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Develin families in 1891.
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What did your Develin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Develin. 100% of Develin 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%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Develin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Develin. For the veterans among your Develin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Develin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Develin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Develin in 1963 was 77, and 87 in 2003.

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