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Devlon Family History

Devlon 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: Devon, Devlin, Delon, Dillon, Denton, Deacon, Delos, Devin, Devan

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Where is the Devlon family from?

You can see how Devlon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devlon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Devlon families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Devlon family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Devlon's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Devlon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Devlon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devlon 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Devlon. 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 Devlon. For the veterans among your Devlon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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