Devoy Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Devoy Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Devoy family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 20
Boot & Shoe Importer 2
General Labourer 2
Belt & Brace Maker 2
Coal Miner 2
Flax Spreader 1
Licensed Pilot 1
Out Door Labourer 1
Teacher School Masr. 1
Exercise Officer Inland Rover 1
Dress Maker 1
Pawn Broker;s Assistant 1
Plasterer 1
Carriage Maker 1
Carriage Makers Wife 1
Iron Ore Miner 1
Pudler At Iron Foundry 1
Lighterman 1
Book Keeper 1
Brush Maker 1
Cabinet Maker 1
Electro Plater 1
General Jeweller 1
Watch Key Maker 1
Annuitant 1

Devoy Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Davey 60% 86,821
2 Davy 60% 26,148
3 Dovey 60% 8,743
4 Devey 80% 3,724
5 Devoy 100% 602
6 Devy 80% 319
7 Divey 60% 139
8 Dovy 60% 113

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The surname Devoy is the 5th most popular variant of Davey.

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