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Divens Name Meaning

Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Devins .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Divins, Devens, Diven, Givens, Divan, Devins, Divin, Bivens, Nivens

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Where is the Divens family from?

You can see how Divens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Divens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Divens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Divens families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Divens's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Divens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Divens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Divens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Divens. 100% of Divens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Divens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Divens census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 200 immigration records available for the last name Divens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 472 military records available for the last name Divens. For the veterans among your Divens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Divens lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Divens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Divens in 1948 was 32, and 75 in 2004.

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