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Devenney Family History

Devenney Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Devaney .

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


Similar surnames: Deveney, Devenny, Devanney, Devinney, Devney, Deviney, Keeney, Devany

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Where is the Devenney family from?

You can see how Devenney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devenney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devenney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Devenney families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Devenney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Devenney families in 1891.
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What did your Devenney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Woollen Feeder was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Devenney. 50% of Devenney women worked as a Woollen Feeder. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Woollen Feeder
    50%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Devenney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devenney 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 684 immigration records available for the last name Devenney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 899 military records available for the last name Devenney. For the veterans among your Devenney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devenney lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Devenney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Devenney in 1944 was 24, and 94 in 2004.

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