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Divell Family History

Divell 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: Wivell, Dovell, Dively, Dill, Diver, Dell, Kivela, Duvall, Dibrell

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Where is the Divell family from?

You can see how Divell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Divell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Divell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Divell families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Divell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Divell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Divell 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 Divell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Green Grocer furniture was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Divell. 100% of Divell men worked as a Green Grocer furniture.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Green Grocer furniture
    100%

What Divell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Divell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Divell 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Divell. 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 58 military records available for the last name Divell. For the veterans among your Divell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Divell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Divell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Divell in 1969 was 26, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Divell 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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