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Devani Family History

Devani Surname Meaning

Hindu (Lohana) from Dev (Sanskrit deva ‘god’) + -ani an adjectival suffix denoting derivation from (i.e. ‘descendant of’).

from Ó Duibheannaigh or Ó Duibheamhna see Devaney.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Devani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devani family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Devani families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Devani families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Devani's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Devani families in 1891.
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There are 169 census records available for the last name Devani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devani 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Devani. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Devani. For the veterans among your Devani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devani lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1997, in the United States, Devani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Devani in 1991 was 74, and 62 in 1997.

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