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Devane Family History

Devane Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Duibhín (see Devine and Duane).

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


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Where is the Devane family from?

You can see how Devane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Devane families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Devane's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Devane families in 1911.
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What did your Devane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devane. 30% of Devane men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Devane women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Devane were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Devane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devane 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Devane. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Devane. For the veterans among your Devane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devane lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Devane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Devane in 1944 was 35, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devane 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.

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