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Devaneey Family History

Devaneey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Devaney, Devanney, Delaney, Delancey, Devane, Devenney, Deveney

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Where is the Devaneey family from?

You can see how Devaneey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devaneey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Devaneey family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Devaneey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Devaneey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devaneey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Devaneey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devaneey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Devaneey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Devaneey. For the veterans among your Devaneey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devaneey lifespan?

Average Devaneey life expectancy in 1994 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devaneey 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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