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Devellis Family History

Devellis 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, De Bellis, De Lellis, Decelles, Nevells, Deville, Leventis

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Where is the Devellis family from?

You can see how Devellis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devellis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Devellis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Devellis family living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Devellis's in United Kingdom. Essex and 2 other counties had the highest population of Devellis families in 1891.
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What did your Devellis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Meat Cutter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devellis. 80% of Devellis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Devellis women worked as a Meat Cutter.

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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

  • Laborer
    80%
  • Chauffeur
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Meat Cutter
    100%

What Devellis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Devellis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devellis 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Devellis. 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 57 military records available for the last name Devellis. For the veterans among your Devellis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devellis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Devellis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Devellis in 1965 was 84, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devellis 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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