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Devennish Family History

Devennish 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: Dennis, Leventis, Cavendish, Devens, Devenney, Devenny, Petefish

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Where is the Devennish family from?

You can see how Devennish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devennish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Devennish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Devennish families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Devennish's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Devennish families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Devennish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devennish 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 Devennish. 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 22 military records available for the last name Devennish. For the veterans among your Devennish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devennish lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Devennish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Devennish in 1971 was 86, and 46 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devennish 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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