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Divoky Family History

Divoky 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: Ivory, Siroky, Dively, Devoy, Dick, Dilday, Diver, Demory, Dubsky

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Where is the Divoky family from?

You can see how Divoky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Divoky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Divoky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Divoky families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Divoky's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Divoky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Divoky 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 Divoky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Divoky. 67% of Divoky men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Divoky women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Divoky were Farming and Seamstress.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    58%
  • Seamstress
    43%

What Divoky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Divoky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Divoky 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Divoky. 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 174 military records available for the last name Divoky. For the veterans among your Divoky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Divoky lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Divoky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Divoky in 1960 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Divoky 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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