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Develle Family History

Develle 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: Deville, Decelle, Revelle, Lavelle, Neville, De Valle, Dovell

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Where is the Develle family from?

You can see how Develle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Develle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Develle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Develle families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Develle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Develle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Develle 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 Develle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Develle. 58% of Develle men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Develle women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Develle were Salesman and Clerk.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Salesman
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Housework
    30%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Develle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Develle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Develle 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Develle. 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 58 military records available for the last name Develle. For the veterans among your Develle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Develle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Develle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Develle in 1963 was 93, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Develle 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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