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Dehavilland Family History

Dehavilland 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: Haviland, Del Villar, Haverland, De Avila, Holland, Maitland, Deville

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Dehavilland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehavilland 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Dehavilland. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 9 military records available for the last name Dehavilland. For the veterans among your Dehavilland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehavilland lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1991, in the United States, Dehavilland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dehavilland in 1979 was 78, and 59 in 1991.

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