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Devinny Family History

Devinny Name 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: Devenny, Devinney, Deviney, Devine, Devaney, Denny, Devin, Sevigny

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Where is the Devinny family from?

You can see how Devinny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devinny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devinny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Devinny families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Devinny's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Devinny families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Devinny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Devinny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Devinny. 60% of Devinny men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Locomotive Fireman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Devinny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devinny 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Devinny. 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 220 military records available for the last name Devinny. For the veterans among your Devinny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devinny lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Devinny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Devinny in 1962 was 82, and 87 in 2004.

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