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Deevy Family History

Deevy Surname Meaning

from Ó Dubhuidhe see Devoy.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Deevy family from?

You can see how Deevy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deevy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deevy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Deevy families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Deevy's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Deevy families in 1891.
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What did your Deevy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deevy. 100% of Deevy 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deevy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deevy 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Deevy. 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 184 military records available for the last name Deevy. For the veterans among your Deevy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deevy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Deevy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Deevy in 1962 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deevy 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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