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Devenny Family History

Devenny Surname Meaning

Irish (Derry and Antrim): variant of Devaney.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Devenny family from?

You can see how Devenny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devenny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devenny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Devenny families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Devenny's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Devenny families in 1891.
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What did your Devenny ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Devenny. 100% of Devenny 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Devenny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devenny 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Devenny. 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 534 military records available for the last name Devenny. For the veterans among your Devenny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devenny lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Devenny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Devenny in 1953 was 52, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devenny 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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