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Devancy Family History

Devancy 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, Devany, Delancy, Delaney, Devan, Deveny, Delacy, Delanoy

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Where is the Devancy family from?

You can see how Devancy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devancy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Devancy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Devancy families living in Georgia. This was about 78% of all the recorded Devancy's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Devancy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devancy 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 Devancy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Devancy. 100% of Devancy 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Devancy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devancy 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Devancy. 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 34 military records available for the last name Devancy. For the veterans among your Devancy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devancy lifespan?

Average Devancy life expectancy in 2002 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devancy 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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