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Devanay Family History

Devanay 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, Devany, Delaney, Devan, Deveny, Delanoy, Devary, Devane

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Where is the Devanay family from?

You can see how Devanay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devanay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Devanay families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Devanay families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Devanay's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Devanay families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Devanay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devanay 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Devanay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Devanay. For the veterans among your Devanay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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