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Devalle Family History

Devalle Name 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, De Valle, Devall, Desalle, Neville, Duvall, Valle, Del Valle

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Where is the Devalle family from?

You can see how Devalle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devalle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devalle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Devalle families living in Breconshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Devalle's in United Kingdom. Breconshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Devalle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devalle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Devalle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Devalle. 100% of Devalle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Devalle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devalle 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Devalle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 86 military records available for the last name Devalle. For the veterans among your Devalle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devalle lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Devalle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Devalle in 1956 was 69, and 93 in 2004.

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