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Devling Family History

Devling 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: Delling, Devlin, Detling, Devine, Helling, Darling, Teeling, Devin

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Where is the Devling family from?

You can see how Devling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Devling families living in Lancashire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Devling's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Devling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devling 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 Devling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Devling. 100% of Devling men worked as a Dock Labourer and 100% of Devling 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dock Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Devling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Devling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devling 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 Devling. 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 211 military records available for the last name Devling. For the veterans among your Devling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devling lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Devling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Devling in 1966 was 78, and 58 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Devling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devling 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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