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Devola Family History

Devola 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: Devol, Evola, Devoll, Pesola, Devon, Devore, Davila, Devos, Devoy

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Where is the Devola family from?

You can see how Devola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Devola families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Devola's in USA. New York had the highest population of Devola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Devola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devola 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 Devola. 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 Devola. For the veterans among your Devola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devola lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Devola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Devola in 1967 was 64, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devola 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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