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Devannah Family History

Devannah 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: Devanney, Savannah, Devaney, Devan, Demann, Danna, De Anda, Cavanna

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Where is the Devannah family from?

You can see how Devannah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devannah family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Devannah families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 6 Devannah families living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Devannah's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Devannah families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devannah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Devannah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devannah 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Devannah. 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 13 military records available for the last name Devannah. For the veterans among your Devannah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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