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Divinny Family History

Divinny 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, Divin, Divins, Divine, Devenny, Devinney, Deviney, Devine

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Where is the Divinny family from?

You can see how Divinny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Divinny family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Divinny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 3 Divinny families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Divinny's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Divinny families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Divinny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Divinny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Divinny 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Divinny. 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 63 military records available for the last name Divinny. For the veterans among your Divinny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Divinny lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Divinny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Divinny in 1962 was 65, and 66 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Divinny 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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