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Devney Family History

Devney Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Devaney.

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


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Where is the Devney family from?

You can see how Devney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Devney families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Devney's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Devney families in 1911.
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What did your Devney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Devney. 32% of Devney men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Devney women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Devney were Unpaid Son and Fieldadverticer.

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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
    32%
  • Dentist
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Unpaid Son
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Fieldadverticer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Devney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devney 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Devney. 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 366 military records available for the last name Devney. For the veterans among your Devney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devney lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Devney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Devney in 1957 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Devney 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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