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Deaville Family History

Deaville Surname Meaning

English (Staffordshire) is of Norman origin and is a habitational name derived from Déville in Seine-Maritime. It also serves as a nickname stemming from the Middle English devel, which means ‘devil’ and has its roots in the Old English dēofol.

This surname may have been acquired as a pageant name or as a shortened version of a longer nickname. One example includes the name of Robert and William Drepedevel, which translates to ‘kill the devil’.

This specific nickname was recorded in the 1301 Subsidy Rolls, further illustrating its historical significance.

Additionally, the association with the devil may have contributed to its usage in a range of social contexts during medieval times.

Overall, the name reflects a blend of geographic and linguistic influences, illuminating the complex heritage of English surnames.

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


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Where is the Deaville family from?

You can see how Deaville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deaville family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Deaville families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 367 Deaville families living in Staffordshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Deaville's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Deaville families in 1891.
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What did your Deaville ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Deaville. 37% of Deaville men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 70% of Deaville women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deaville were Farmer Dairy and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    37%
  • Colliery Hewer
    14%
  • Joiner
    10%
  • Farmer Dairy
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Passenger Lists

There are 346 immigration records available for the last name Deaville. 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 385 military records available for the last name Deaville. For the veterans among your Deaville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deaville lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Deaville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Deaville in 1965 was 81, and 64 in 2002.

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