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Devalt Family History

Devalt 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: Devall, Devault, Dewalt, Denault, Levant, Dewart, Devan, Duvall

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Where is the Devalt family from?

You can see how Devalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devalt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Devalt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Devalt families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Devalt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Devalt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devalt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Devalt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devalt. 52% of Devalt men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Devalt women worked as a Helper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    52%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 813 census records available for the last name Devalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devalt 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 Devalt. 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 109 military records available for the last name Devalt. For the veterans among your Devalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devalt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Devalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Devalt in 1963 was 87, and 31 in 2000.

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