Devanney family name history and map
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Devanney in 1911 Ireland
The 1911 Census recorded just 38 people named Devanney in Ireland: 20 men and 18 women.
Counties with Devanney in Ireland
Most Devanneys were found in Donegal (19), with smaller numbers in Antrim (4), Tipperary (4), Leitrim (3) and Derry (2).
Devanney average age in 1911
The average Devanney in 1911 was 35.5 years old, though with only 38 people recorded, averages like this should be taken loosely.
Devanney literacy in 1911
Of the Devanneys whose literacy was recorded, 63.2% could both read and write, 2.6% could read but not write, and 34.2% could do neither.
Devanney common first names
Among the Devanneys were men named Patrick (5), James (3), William (2), Cornelius and Denis and women named Mary (4), Bridget (2), Margret Jane (2), Agnes and Ann.
Devanney occupations in 1911
The most common occupation among Devanneys was farm labourer, 15.8% of them (6 people). Next came scholar / student (15.8%), farmer (10.5%), shopkeeper / shop assistant / dealer (7.9%) and textile worker (7.9%).
What religion is Devanney?
Devanneys were predominantly Roman Catholic (73.7%). The remainder were mostly Anglican (26.3%).
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Devanney statistics (1911)
Number: 38
Rank: 6,674
Average Age: 36
Devanney in the USA (2020)
Number: 366
Rank: 59,630
Note: If there were less than 100 in the USA census it will show as zero.