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Devlan Family History

Devlan 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: Devan, Devlin, Dean, Devin, Belan, Degan, Selan, Keelan, Delano

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Where is the Devlan family from?

You can see how Devlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devlan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 7 Devlan families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Devlan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Devlan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devlan 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 Devlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesgirl was the top reported job for people in the USA named Devlan. 100% of Devlan women worked as a Salesgirl.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    100%

What Devlan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Devlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devlan 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Devlan. 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 40 military records available for the last name Devlan. For the veterans among your Devlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devlan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Devlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Devlan in 1975 was 90, and 61 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devlan 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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