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Devanna Family History

Devanna 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, Devan, Demann, Danna, De Anda, Cavanna, Devane, Behanna

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Where is the Devanna family from?

You can see how Devanna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devanna family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Devanna families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Devanna family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Devanna's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Devanna families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devanna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Devanna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Devanna. 25% of Devanna men worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Barker
    25%
  • Engineer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Devanna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 849 census records available for the last name Devanna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devanna 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Devanna. 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 136 military records available for the last name Devanna. For the veterans among your Devanna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devanna lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Devanna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Devanna in 1959 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Devanna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devanna 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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