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Deevoy Family History

Deevoy 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: Devoy, Mcevoy, Devol, Devon, Deloy, Devos, Deeney, Deeley, Deroy

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Where is the Deevoy family from?

You can see how Deevoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deevoy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Deevoy families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Deevoy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Deevoy families in 1880.
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What did your Deevoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agriculture Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deevoy. 100% of Deevoy men worked as an Agriculture Labourer.

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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

  • Agriculture Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Deevoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deevoy 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Deevoy. 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 Deevoy. For the veterans among your Deevoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deevoy lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deevoy

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