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Devrell Family History

Devrell 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: Deverell, Dovell, Dibrell, Levell, Darrell, Revell, Devall, Drell

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Where is the Devrell family from?

You can see how Devrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devrell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Devrell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Devrell families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Devrell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Devrell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Devrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devrell 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Devrell. 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 21 military records available for the last name Devrell. For the veterans among your Devrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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