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Devila Family History

Devila 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: Davila, Deville, Devine, Vila, Sevilla, Devin, Avila, Devol, De Vita

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Where is the Devila family from?

You can see how Devila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devila family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Devila families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Devila families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Devila's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Devila families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devila 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 Devila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devila. 100% of Devila men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Devila women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Devila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Devila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devila 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Devila. 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 9 military records available for the last name Devila. For the veterans among your Devila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devila lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1986, in the United States, Devila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Devila in 1971 was 81, and 92 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Devila

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devila 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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