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Davlin Family History

Davlin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Devlin from Ó Dobhailéin ‘descendant of Dobhailéan a personal name probably from a diminutive of dobhail ‘unlucky unfortunate’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Davlin family from?

You can see how Davlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Davlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Davlin families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Davlin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Davlin families in 1891.
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What did your Davlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Davlin. 24% of Davlin men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Davlin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Davlin were Clerk 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 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Electrician
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    27%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    11%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 811 immigration records available for the last name Davlin. 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 657 military records available for the last name Davlin. For the veterans among your Davlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davlin lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Davlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Davlin in 1949 was 40, and 80 in 2004.

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