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Duville Family History

Duville 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, Douville, Neville, Duvall, Neuville, Saville, Keville

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Where is the Duville family from?

You can see how Duville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duville family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Duville families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Duville families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Duville's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Duville families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duville surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Duville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duville 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Duville. 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 33 military records available for the last name Duville. For the veterans among your Duville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duville lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Duville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Duville in 1973 was 65, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duville 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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