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Devillars Family History

Devillars 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: Devillers, Villars, Devilliers, Deville, Sevilla, Villar, Villers

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Where is the Devillars family from?

You can see how Devillars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devillars family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Devillars families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Devillars family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Devillars's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Devillars families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Devillars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devillars 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Devillars. 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 24 military records available for the last name Devillars. For the veterans among your Devillars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devillars lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Devillars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Devillars in 1966 was 84, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devillars 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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