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Devly Family History

Devly 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: Devoy, Dealy, Deely, Deily, Devey, Dery, Delp, Denny, Demay, Devin

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Where is the Devly family from?

You can see how Devly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devly family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Devly families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Devly's in USA. New York had the highest population of Devly families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Devly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devly 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Devly. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Devly. For the veterans among your Devly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devly lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devly 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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