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Devoil Family History

Devoil Surname Meaning

late variant of Devall (see Deaville) presumably with a shift of stress onto the final syllable.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Devoil family from?

You can see how Devoil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devoil family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Devoil families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Devoil families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Devoil's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Devoil families in 1891.
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What did your Devoil ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Devoil. 72% of Devoil 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Private Means
    15%

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Census Records

There are 857 census records available for the last name Devoil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devoil 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Devoil. 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 70 military records available for the last name Devoil. For the veterans among your Devoil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devoil lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Devoil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Devoil in 1973 was 76, and 52 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devoil 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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