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Denivan Family History

Denivan 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: Donivan, Dunivan, Devan, Donovan, Denison, Denman, Divan, Derian

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Where is the Denivan family from?

You can see how Denivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denivan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Denivan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Denivan family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Denivan's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Denivan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Denivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denivan 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Denivan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Denivan. For the veterans among your Denivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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