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Devilbiss Name Meaning

Americanized form (also De Vilbiss) of Swiss German Deubelbeiss an Alemannic nickname from Middle High German dūvel ‘devil’ + beiz ‘biter’. Compare Divelbiss .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Divelbiss, Beilfuss, Deiss, Deville, Diss, Hilbish, Kleiss, Seiling

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Where is the Devilbiss family from?

You can see how Devilbiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devilbiss family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Devilbiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 16 Devilbiss families living in Maryland. This was about 73% of all the recorded Devilbiss's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Devilbiss families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devilbiss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Devilbiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devilbiss. 27% of Devilbiss men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Devilbiss women worked as a House. Some less common occupations for Americans named Devilbiss were Manager and Elementary Teacher. .

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Elementary Teacher
    16%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Devilbiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devilbiss 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Devilbiss. 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 768 military records available for the last name Devilbiss. For the veterans among your Devilbiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devilbiss lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Devilbiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Devilbiss in 1949 was 54, and 58 in 2004.

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