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Daiviss Family History

Daiviss Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Davies, Divis, Davids, Divins, Davis, David, Danis, Bayliss, Kairis

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Where is the Daiviss family from?

You can see how Daiviss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daiviss family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Daiviss family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Daiviss's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Daiviss families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Daiviss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daiviss 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Daiviss. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Daiviss. For the veterans among your Daiviss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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