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Devaney Family History

Devaney Name Meaning

Irish:: (Armagh and Down): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Duibheamhna from a personal name based on dubh ‘black’ + the genitive of Eamhain the Gaelic name of Navan fort County Armagh the legendary capital of Ulster. Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Duibheanaigh ‘descendant of Duibheannach’ a personal name of uncertain origin; the first element is dubh ‘black’ the second may be eanach ‘marshy place’. The surname has become confused with Devane .

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

Similar surnames: Delaney, Heaney, Deane, Downey, Devane, Devan, Devine, Denny

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You can see how Devaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Devaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Devaney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 26 Devaney families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Devaney's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Devaney families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Devaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Devaney 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Devaney. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Devaney. For the veterans among your Devaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Devaney lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Devaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Devaney in 1940 was 31, and 80 in 2004.

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