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Devinay Family History

Devinay 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: Deviney, Devine, Devaney, Devin, Deveny, Devino, Diviney, Levina

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Where is the Devinay family from?

You can see how Devinay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devinay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Devinay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Devinay family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Devinay's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Devinay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Devinay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devinay 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Devinay. 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 16 military records available for the last name Devinay. For the veterans among your Devinay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devinay lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1972, in the United States, Devinay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Devinay in 1966 was 72, and 72 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devinay 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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