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Devela Family History

Devela 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: Devera, Vela, Kivela, Favela, Devol, Demel, Revel, Debelak, Deveny

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Where is the Devela family from?

You can see how Devela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devela family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Devela families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Devela families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Devela's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Devela families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Devela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devela 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Devela. 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 11 military records available for the last name Devela. For the veterans among your Devela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devela lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Devela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Devela in 1968 was 88, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devela 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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