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Devolin Family History

Devolin 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, Devin, Doolin, Demoulin, Dolin, Devol, Devon, Tevlin, Derouin

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Where is the Devolin family from?

You can see how Devolin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devolin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Devolin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1881 there were 2 Devolin families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Devolin's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Devolin families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devolin 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 Devolin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Devolin. 78% of Devolin men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Devolin women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Devolin were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

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Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Devolin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devolin 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Devolin. 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 46 military records available for the last name Devolin. For the veterans among your Devolin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devolin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Devolin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Devolin in 1975 was 77, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devolin 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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