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Divlan Family History

Divlan 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: Divan, Dillon, Dinan, Millan, Milan, Devan, Ivan, Vivian, Rivlin

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Where is the Divlan family from?

You can see how Divlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Divlan family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Divlan families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Divlan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Divlan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Divlan 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 10 census records available for the last name Divlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Divlan 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 Divlan. 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 Divlan. For the veterans among your Divlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Divlan 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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