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Devolder Family History

Devolder 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: De Volder, Dolder, Deville, Helder, Holder, Levander, Demler, Gelder

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Where is the Devolder family from?

You can see how Devolder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devolder family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Devolder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Devolder families living in New York. This was about 95% of all the recorded Devolder's in USA. New York had the highest population of Devolder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devolder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Devolder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devolder. 50% of Devolder men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Devolder women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Devolder were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Devolder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 932 census records available for the last name Devolder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devolder 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 534 immigration records available for the last name Devolder. 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 237 military records available for the last name Devolder. For the veterans among your Devolder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devolder lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Devolder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Devolder in 1950 was 61, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Devolder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devolder 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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