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Devanney Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Devaney .

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


Similar surnames: Devinney, Devenney, Devney, Deviney, Deveney, Devenny, Devany, Canney

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Where is the Devanney family from?

You can see how Devanney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devanney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Devanney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Devanney families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Devanney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Devanney families in 1880.
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What did your Devanney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devanney. 20% of Devanney men worked as a Machinist and 20% of Devanney women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Devanney were Chauffeur and Teacher. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    20%
  • Fireman
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Chauffeur
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Devanney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devanney 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 578 immigration records available for the last name Devanney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 547 military records available for the last name Devanney. For the veterans among your Devanney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devanney lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Devanney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Devanney in 1959 was 51, and 72 in 2003.

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