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Daveney Family History

Daveney Surname Meaning

from Ó Duibheannaigh or Ó Duibheamhna see Devaney.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Daveney family from?

You can see how Daveney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daveney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Daveney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Daveney families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Daveney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Daveney families in 1891.
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What did your Daveney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Daveney. 100% of Daveney men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Daveney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Daveney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Daveney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daveney 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Daveney. 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 86 military records available for the last name Daveney. For the veterans among your Daveney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daveney lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1981, in the United States, Daveney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Daveney in 1974 was 91, and 76 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daveney ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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