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Devilley Family History

Devilley 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, Devillez, Neville, Dilley, Keville, Devillier, Reville

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Where is the Devilley family from?

You can see how Devilley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devilley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Devilley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Devilley family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Devilley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Devilley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devilley 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 Devilley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Devilley. 100% of Devilley men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Devilley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Devilley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devilley 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Devilley. 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 5 military records available for the last name Devilley. For the veterans among your Devilley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devilley lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1976, in the United States, Devilley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Devilley in 1974 was 87, and 89 in 1976.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Devilley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devilley 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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