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Devillis Family History

Devillis 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, Dellis, Devilbiss, Devillier, Devillers, Nevills, Devillez

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Where is the Devillis family from?

You can see how Devillis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devillis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Devillis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Devillis family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Devillis's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Devillis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Devillis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devillis 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Devillis. 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 6 military records available for the last name Devillis. For the veterans among your Devillis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devillis lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Devillis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Devillis in 1983 was 78, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devillis 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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