Origins of the Devany surname
About the Devanys
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Interesting facts about Devany
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Devany surname. The oldest one dates back to 1885.
What are the most common Devany first names?
John
James
Mary
Bridget
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Common jobs for Devanys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Devanys in 1921
Mill Worker
18
House Keeper
7
Charwoman
6
Servant
5
Daugr Of Pig Dealer
3
Common male occupations for Devanys in 1921
General Labourer
20
Agricultural Labourer
18
Mill Worker
9
Bricklayers Labourer
6
Coal Miner
5
