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Offline Susan Devan

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« on: Thursday 13 October 11 16:29 BST (UK) »
I am intrested in finding any information on my surname Devan any information would be great.
Devan......Fairfull......

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Re: Devan
« Reply #1 on: Friday 14 October 11 08:09 BST (UK) »
The 1841 census shows a lot of Devan surnames and many originate in Ireland

What line are you from and how far back have you traced?

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Re: Devan
« Reply #2 on: Friday 14 October 11 20:48 BST (UK) »
Hi, I'm related to Devans.  My lot came from SW Scotland, Stranraer to b precise it would help if you gave some names.
Toy lanarkshire
Quinn ireland/lanarkshire

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Re: Devan
« Reply #3 on: Saturday 15 October 11 10:39 BST (UK) »
Hi there my name is Susan Devan i am 27 years old from airdrie lanarkshire my fathers name is George Devan born in airdrie lanarkshire in january 1956 and my grandas name is george devan aswell from airdrie lanarkshire he passed away in febuary 2002 age 72 years of age he was married to my gran jean morrison who passed away 16 october 1993 my father has 5 sisters  and a brother who are all Devan too.I have never heard of another surname like ours so this  is very intresting .
Devan......Fairfull......


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Re: Devan
« Reply #4 on: Saturday 15 October 11 10:53 BST (UK) »
Susan could you delete the names of your living relatives as per the board rules to protect their privacy

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Re: Devan
« Reply #5 on: Saturday 15 October 11 10:57 BST (UK) »
1901 census has this record

Susan Devan 35 Inmate born Airdrie Occupation: Formerly House Wife
Annie Devan 3 Inmate born: Airdrie
Mary Devan 4 Inmate born Airdrie

Address: Coathill Coatbridge
ED: Old Monkland Poorhouse and Lunatic Wards