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Develon Family History

Develon 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: Devon, Evelyn, Devlin, Gevedon, Delon, Fenelon, Dillon, Leven

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Where is the Develon family from?

You can see how Develon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Develon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Develon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Develon family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Develon's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Develon families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Develon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Develon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Develon 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Develon. 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 14 military records available for the last name Develon. For the veterans among your Develon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Develon lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1977, in the United States, Develon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Develon in 1971 was 62, and 67 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Develon 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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