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Develis Family History

Develis 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: Dellis, Devlin, Velis, Nevels, Reveles, Devers, Bevels, Deselms

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Where is the Develis family from?

You can see how Develis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Develis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Develis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Develis family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Develis's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Develis families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Develis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Develis 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Develis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Develis. For the veterans among your Develis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Develis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Develis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Develis in 1967 was 89, and 79 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Develis 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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