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Divita Family History

Divita 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: Di Vita, Mikita, Dixit, De Vita, Vita, Davila, Wiita, Davia, Divis

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Where is the Divita family from?

You can see how Divita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Divita family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Divita families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Divita's in USA. New York had the highest population of Divita families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Divita 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 Divita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Divita. 42% of Divita men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Divita women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Divita were Coal Loader and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Mechanic
    18%
  • Coal Loader
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Dressmaker
    29%
  • Operator
    29%

What Divita family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Divita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Divita 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 819 immigration records available for the last name Divita. 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 341 military records available for the last name Divita. For the veterans among your Divita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Divita lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Divita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Divita in 1943 was 32, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Divita

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Divita 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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