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Devey Family History

Devey Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Devoy.

Flemish: nickname from vei ‘playful luxuriant sensual’ + the definite article de.

Americanized form of Dutch De Veij (archaic De Vey) a cognate of 2 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Devey family from?

You can see how Devey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 179 Devey families living in Staffordshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Devey's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Devey families in 1891.
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What did your Devey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Devey. 17% of Devey men worked as a Plumber and 67% of Devey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Devey were Bricklayer and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Plumber
    17%
  • Retired
    13%
  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Bricklayer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Devey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Devey. 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 Devey. For the veterans among your Devey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devey lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Devey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Devey in 1958 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devey 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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