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Devilder Family History

Devilder 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, Devillier, De Volder, Devillers, Devillez, Helder, Devine

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Where is the Devilder family from?

You can see how Devilder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devilder family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Devilder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Devilder families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Devilder's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Devilder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devilder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Devilder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devilder. 100% of Devilder men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Devilder women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Devilder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devilder 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Devilder. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Devilder. For the veterans among your Devilder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devilder lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Devilder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Devilder in 1962 was 44, and 79 in 2003.

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