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Devail Family History

Devail 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: Devall, Devaul, Devin, Devan, Duvall, Devol, Devlin, Vail, Deal, Devi

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Where is the Devail family from?

You can see how Devail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devail family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Devail families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Devail families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Devail's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Devail families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Devail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devail 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Devail. 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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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Devail. For the veterans among your Devail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devail lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1985, in the United States, Devail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Devail in 1970 was 79, and 76 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devail 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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