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Devanne Family History

Devanne 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: Devane, Devanney, Devine, Devaney, Devan, Deane, Delane, Derenne

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Where is the Devanne family from?

You can see how Devanne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devanne family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Devanne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Devanne families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Devanne's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Devanne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devanne 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 Devanne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Devanne. 100% of Devanne men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Devanne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devanne 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Devanne. 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 5 military records available for the last name Devanne. For the veterans among your Devanne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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