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Devale Family History

Devale 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: Devall, Devane, Deale, Dale, Deville, Devine, Devaney, Vale, Devan

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Where is the Devale family from?

You can see how Devale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devale family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Devale families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Devale families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Devale's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Devale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devale 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 Devale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Devale. 100% of Devale women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Devale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devale 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Devale. 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 90 military records available for the last name Devale. For the veterans among your Devale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devale lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1975, in the United States, Devale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Devale in 1971 was 88, and 48 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devale 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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