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Devany Family History

Devany Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Devaney.

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


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Where is the Devany family from?

You can see how Devany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devany family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Devany families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Devany's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Devany families in 1911.
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What did your Devany ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devany. 20% of Devany men worked as a Salesman and 23% of Devany women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Devany were Clerk 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Lawyer
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Devany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devany 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Devany. 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 631 military records available for the last name Devany. For the veterans among your Devany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devany lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Devany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Devany in 1962 was 66, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devany 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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