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Duvell Family History

Duvell 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: Duvall, Dovell, Dupell, Duell, Durell, Dubell, Dell, Guell, Wivell

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Where is the Duvell family from?

You can see how Duvell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duvell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Duvell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Duvell families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Duvell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Duvell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duvell 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 Duvell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duvell. 54% of Duvell men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Duvell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duvell were Salesman and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Duvell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 752 census records available for the last name Duvell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duvell 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Duvell. 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 66 military records available for the last name Duvell. For the veterans among your Duvell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duvell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1981, in the United States, Duvell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Duvell in 1968 was 68, and 91 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duvell 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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