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Meril W Devault 1918–1980

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Meril Devault in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 10 Oct 1918 · Defiance, Defiance, Ohio, USA
Died 24 Dec 1980 · Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA
Father William Edward Devault
Mother Bessie M Ankney
Siblings Chester William Devault, Claude F Devault, Flossie Irene Devault, Frank Raymond Devault, Leroy J Devault, Marie Caroline Devault
Records
1920 United States Federal Census
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Meril W Devault began in 1918 in Defiance, Defiance, Ohio, USA. In 1920, Meril W Devault resided in Defiance Ward 4, Defiance, Ohio, USA. Meril W Devault passed away in 1980 in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1918
Birth of Meril W Devault in Defiance, Defiance, Ohio, USA
Birth
1920
Meril W Devault resided here in Defiance Ward 4, Defiance, Ohio, USA
Residence
1980
Death of Meril W Devault in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Meril Devault

This ancestor line traces from Schmiden, Rems-Murr-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland (1642) to Defiance, Defiance, Ohio, USA (1918) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Meril Devault (1918–1980) was born in Defiance, Defiance, Ohio, USA and died in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Meril in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

William Edward Devault
Father
Bessie M Ankney
Mother

Meril Devault's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Meril W Devault PTP
1918–1980
Defiance, Defiance, Ohio, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Meril Devault's Descendants

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Meril W Devault PTP 1918–1980