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Devenney Family History

Devenney Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Devaney.

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


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Where is the Devenney family from?

You can see how Devenney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devenney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devenney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Devenney families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Devenney's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Devenney families in 1911.
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What did your Devenney ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Devenney. 50% of Devenney men worked as a Chauffeur.

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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 1921

  • Chauffeur
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Devenney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Devenney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devenney 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 684 immigration records available for the last name Devenney. 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 899 military records available for the last name Devenney. For the veterans among your Devenney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devenney lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Devenney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Devenney in 1944 was 24, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devenney 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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