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Devonald Family History

Devonald Surname Meaning

From the medieval Welsh personal name Dyfnawal later Dyfnallt (from Old Welsh Dumngual composed of the Celtic elements *domno- ‘world’ + *val- ‘might rule’).

Compare Irish O'Donnell and Scottish McDonald.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Devonald family from?

You can see how Devonald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devonald family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Devonald families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 117 Devonald families living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Devonald's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Devonald families in 1891.
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What did your Devonald ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Devonald. 31% of Devonald men worked as a Farmer and 79% of Devonald women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Devonald were Incapacitated and Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    31%
  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Devonald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devonald 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Devonald. 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 247 military records available for the last name Devonald. For the veterans among your Devonald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devonald lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Devonald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Devonald in 1963 was 64, and 86 in 2001.

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