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Devlen Family History

Devlen 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: Devlin, Leven, Ellen, Dennen, Dolen, Demler, Devin, Devan, Dahlen

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Where is the Devlen family from?

You can see how Devlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devlen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Devlen families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Devlen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Devlen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devlen 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 Devlen ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 537 census records available for the last name Devlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devlen 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Devlen. 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 34 military records available for the last name Devlen. For the veterans among your Devlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devlen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Devlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Devlen in 1970 was 63, and 95 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Devlen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devlen 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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