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Devillez Family History

Devillez Surname Meaning

Walloon and northeastern French: altered form of Devillers.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Devillez family from?

You can see how Devillez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devillez family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Devillez families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Devillez families living in Montgomeryshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Devillez's in United Kingdom. Montgomeryshire had the highest population of Devillez families in 1891.
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What did your Devillez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Devillez. 59% of Devillez men 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
    59%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

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Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Devillez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devillez 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Devillez. 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 144 military records available for the last name Devillez. For the veterans among your Devillez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devillez lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Devillez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Devillez in 1963 was 65, and 80 in 2004.

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