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Devilla Family History

Devilla 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, Sevilla, Revilla, Villa, Neville, Keville, Revill, Davila

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Where is the Devilla family from?

You can see how Devilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devilla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Devilla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Devilla families living in Louisiana. This was about 29% of all the recorded Devilla's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Devilla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devilla 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 Devilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devilla. 72% of Devilla men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Devilla women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    72%
  • Janitor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Devilla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Devilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devilla 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Devilla. 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 33 military records available for the last name Devilla. For the veterans among your Devilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devilla lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Devilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Devilla in 1967 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Devilla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devilla 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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