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Divoll Family History

Divoll 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: Devoll, Doll, Dill, Wivell, Duvall, Devol, Dovell, Ripoll, Dively

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Where is the Divoll family from?

You can see how Divoll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Divoll family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Divoll families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Divoll families living in London. This was about 90% of all the recorded Divoll's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Divoll families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Divoll 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 Divoll ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Divoll. 100% of Divoll men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Divoll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Divoll 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Divoll. 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 195 military records available for the last name Divoll. For the veterans among your Divoll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Divoll lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Divoll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Divoll in 1958 was 55, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Divoll

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Divoll 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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