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Divisser Family History

Divisser 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: De Visser, Visser, Diver, Didier, Weisser, Dosser, Dresser, Disher

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Where is the Divisser family from?

You can see how Divisser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Divisser family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Divisser families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Divisser's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Divisser families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Divisser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Divisser 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 Divisser. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Divisser. For the veterans among your Divisser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Divisser lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1996, in the United States, Divisser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Divisser in 1995 was 56, and 77 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Divisser 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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