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Devy Family History

Devy Surname Meaning

from Ó Dubhuidhe see Devoy.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Devy family from?

You can see how Devy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Devy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Devy families living in Durham. This was about 23% of all the recorded Devy's in United Kingdom. Durham and 2 other counties had the highest population of Devy families in 1891.
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What did your Devy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Devy. 72% of Devy 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
    72%
  • House Duties
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Devy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devy 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Devy. 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 67 military records available for the last name Devy. For the veterans among your Devy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Devy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Devy in 1963 was 84, and 92 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devy 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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