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DEVNEY

Devney in the 1881 census

Top Counties

County

Total

Frequency

Index

Lancashire

0.0001

2.5438

Staffordshire

0.0004

7.1544

Yorkshire

0.0001

2.4368

Warwickshire

0.0003

4.7881

Worcestershire

0.0005

9.2464

Top Parishes

Census District

County

Total

Frequency

Index

Darlaston

Staffordshire

0.0294

519.4805

Kirkburton

Yorkshire

0.1172

2105.2632

Golborne

Lancashire

0.0664

1153.8462

Aston

Warwickshire

0.0010

17.3913

Oldbury

Worcestershire

0.0107

188.6792

Royton

Lancashire

0.0094

166.6667

Toxteth Park

Lancashire

0.0009

15.0150

Top male forenames

John Devney
Thomas Devney
George Devney
Joseph Devney
Patrick Devney
William Devney
Wm. Devney

Top female forenames

Mary Devney
Elizabeth Devney
Margaret Devney
Sarah Devney
Susanna Devney

Top occupations

Plasterer
Agricultural Laborer
Bolt Forger
Bricklayer
Cardroom Hand In Cotton Mill
Cotton Mill Overlooker
Dressmaker
Engine Driver At Factory
Factory Operative
Ironworker
Worsted Weaver