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Devalois Family History

Devalois 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: Valois, Davalos, Deblois, Delos, Dellis, Valis, Avalos, Demarais

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Where is the Devalois family from?

You can see how Devalois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devalois family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Devalois families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Devalois's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Devalois families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devalois surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Devalois ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Devalois ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Devalois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devalois 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Devalois. 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 23 military records available for the last name Devalois. For the veterans among your Devalois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devalois lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Devalois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Devalois in 1972 was 66, and 77 in 2003.

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