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Devonney Family History

Devonney 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: Devenney, Devanney, Devinney, Devaney, Deloney, Denney, Devenny

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Where is the Devonney family from?

You can see how Devonney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devonney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Devonney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Devonney families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Devonney's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Devonney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devonney 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 32 census records available for the last name Devonney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devonney 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Devonney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Devonney. For the veterans among your Devonney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devonney lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devonney 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 Devonney

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