This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Divener family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Divener Family History

Divener 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: Diener, Diver, Biener, Dieker, Wisener, Diviney, Kiener, Dienes

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Divener family from?

You can see how Divener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Divener family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Divener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Divener families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Divener's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Divener families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Divener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Divener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Divener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Divener census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Divener

Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Divener. 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.

View all Divener immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Divener. For the veterans among your Divener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Divener military records

You've only scratched the surface of Divener family history

Discover More

What is the average Divener lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Divener 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Divener family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial