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Deviney Family History

Deviney Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Devaney. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Deviney family from?

You can see how Deviney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deviney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deviney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Deviney families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Deviney's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Deviney families in 1911.
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What did your Deviney ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Deviney. 100% of Deviney men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Deviney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deviney 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Deviney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Deviney. For the veterans among your Deviney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deviney lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Deviney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Deviney in 1943 was 33, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deviney 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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