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Deveault Family History

Deveault 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: Devault, Deneault, Denault, Davault, Devaul, Deveaux, Deveau

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Where is the Deveault family from?

You can see how Deveault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deveault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deveault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 18 Deveault families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Deveault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Deveault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deveault 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 Deveault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Deveault. 36% of Deveault men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    36%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    22%
  • Journalier
    15%
  • Cult
    15%

What Deveault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deveault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deveault 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Deveault. 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 16 military records available for the last name Deveault. For the veterans among your Deveault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deveault lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Deveault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Deveault in 1964 was 67, and 98 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deveault 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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