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Devolk Family History

Devolk 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: Devol, Devoll, Volk, De Valk, Devon, Devore, Evola, Devos, Devoy

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Where is the Devolk family from?

You can see how Devolk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devolk family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Devolk family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Devolk's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Devolk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devolk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Devolk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devolk 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Devolk. 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 Devolk. For the veterans among your Devolk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devolk lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2003, in the United States, Devolk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Devolk in 2000 was 17, and 45 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devolk 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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