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Devolle Family History

Devolle 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: Deville, Devoll, Neville, Devol, De Valle, Devore, Decelle, Keville

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Where is the Devolle family from?

You can see how Devolle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devolle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Devolle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Devolle families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Devolle's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Devolle families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Devolle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devolle 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Devolle. 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 12 military records available for the last name Devolle. For the veterans among your Devolle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devolle lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Devolle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Devolle in 1974 was 71, and 64 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devolle 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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