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Devold Family History

Devold 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, Devoid, Debold, Fevold, Devoll, Debord, Herold, Devon, Devore

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Where is the Devold family from?

You can see how Devold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devold family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Devold families living in Lancashire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Devold's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Devold families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devold 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 Devold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devold. 34% of Devold men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Devold women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Devold were Proprietor and Nurse.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

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Census Records

There are 785 census records available for the last name Devold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devold 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Devold. 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 132 military records available for the last name Devold. For the veterans among your Devold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devold lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Devold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Devold in 1962 was 67, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devold 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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