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Divinity Family History

Divinity 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: Diviney, Dainty, Vivirito, Rivinius, Divin, Divins, Divine, Mcginity

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Where is the Divinity family from?

You can see how Divinity families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Divinity family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Divinity families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Divinity families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Divinity's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Divinity families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Divinity 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 Divinity ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Divinity. 100% of Divinity men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Divinity women worked as a Farm 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Divinity family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Divinity. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Divinity 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Divinity. 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 12 military records available for the last name Divinity. For the veterans among your Divinity ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Divinity lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Divinity life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Divinity in 1964 was 61, and 57 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Divinity 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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