Origins of the Devenney surname
About the Devenneys
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Interesting facts about Devenney
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Devenney surname. The oldest one dates back to 1918.
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What are the most common Devenney first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Devenneys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Devenneys in 1921
Cap Maker
2
Typist
2
Bleacher
1
Charwoman
1
Dressmaker's Machinist
1
Common male occupations for Devenneys in 1921
Clerks
5
General Labourer
3
Blacksmith
2
Brick... Labourer
2
Housemen And Yardmen
2
