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Diversey Family History

Diversey 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: Iversen, Diersen, Diveley, Livesey, Divers, Rivers, Diver, Eversley

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Where is the Diversey family from?

You can see how Diversey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diversey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Diversey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Diversey family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Diversey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Diversey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Diversey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diversey 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 Diversey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Diversey. For the veterans among your Diversey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diversey lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Diversey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Diversey in 1980 was 21, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diversey 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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