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Devell Family History

Devell 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: Dovell, Levell, Revell, Devall, Debell, Decell, Dewell, Dezell

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Where is the Devell family from?

You can see how Devell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Devell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Devell families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Devell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Devell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devell 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 Devell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Devell. 100% of Devell men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Devell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devell 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Devell. 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 28 military records available for the last name Devell. For the veterans among your Devell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devell lifespan?

Average Devell life expectancy in 1994 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devell 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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