This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Devnney family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Devnney Family History

Devnney 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: Devaney, Denney, Devenney, Deveney, Devney, Devanney, Devinney

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Devnney family from?

You can see how Devnney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devnney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Devnney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Devnney family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Devnney's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Devnney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devnney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Devnney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Devnney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devnney census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Devnney

Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Devnney. 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.

View all Devnney immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Devnney. For the veterans among your Devnney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Devnney military records

You've only scratched the surface of Devnney family history

Discover More

What is the average Devnney lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devnney 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Devnney

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Devnney family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial