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Devalin Family History

Devalin 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: Devlin, Devin, Devan, Tevlin, Dalin, Demain, Devall, Valin, Delin

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Where is the Devalin family from?

You can see how Devalin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devalin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devalin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Devalin family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Devalin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Devalin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devalin 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 292 census records available for the last name Devalin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devalin 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Devalin. 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 43 military records available for the last name Devalin. For the veterans among your Devalin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devalin lifespan?

Average Devalin life expectancy in 1986 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devalin 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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