This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Devilin family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Devilin Family History

Devilin 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: Devlin, Deville, Devin, Tevlin, Levitin, Heavilin, Delin, Davlin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Devilin family from?

You can see how Devilin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devilin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devilin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Devilin families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Devilin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Devilin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devilin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Devilin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devilin. 50% of Devilin men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Devilin women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Devilin were Manager and Clerk.

View Census Data for Devilin | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Devilin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 972 census records available for the last name Devilin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devilin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Devilin

Passenger Lists

There are 211 immigration records available for the last name Devilin. 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.

View all Devilin immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 122 military records available for the last name Devilin. For the veterans among your Devilin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Devilin military records

You've only scratched the surface of Devilin family history

Discover More

What is the average Devilin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devilin 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Devilin

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Devilin family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial