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Divas Family History

Divas 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: Livas, Dias, Dimas, Rivas, Divis, Drivas, Divan, Vivas, Vilas, Minas

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Where is the Divas family from?

You can see how Divas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Divas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Divas families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Divas families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Divas's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Divas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Divas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Divas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Divas. 100% of Divas men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Divas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Divas 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Divas. 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 13 military records available for the last name Divas. For the veterans among your Divas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Divas lifespan?

Average Divas life expectancy in 1973 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Divas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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