Devon family name history and map

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Devon in 1911 Ireland

The 1911 Census recorded just 21 people named Devon in Ireland: 16 men and 5 women.

Counties and map with Devon in Ireland

Most Devons were found in Louth (14), with smaller numbers in Antrim (6) and Clare (1).
Surname distribution map, 1911 census

Devon average age in 1911

The average Devon in 1911 was 24.7 years old, though with only 21 people recorded, averages like this should be taken loosely.

Devon literacy in 1911

Of the Devons whose literacy was recorded, 81% could both read and write, 4.8% could read but not write, and 14.3% could do neither.

Devon common first names

Among the Devons were men named Alexander (2), Matthew (2), Peter (2), Francis and George and women named Mary (2), Grace, Letitia and Margaret Mary.

Devon occupations in 1911

Occupations were only recorded for a small share of Devons. Among them were 7 at school, 3 recorded as farmer, 2 recorded as shopkeeper / shop assistant / dealer, 1 recorded as agent / manager and 1 recorded as farm labourer.

What religion is Devon?

Devons were predominantly Roman Catholic (71.4%). The remainder were mostly Plymouth Brethren (28.6%).

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Devon statistics (1911)

Number: 21
Rank: 9,274
Average Age: 25

Devon in the USA (2020)

Number: 551
Rank: 42,381

Note: If there were less than 100 in the USA census it may show as zero. 

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