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Divona Family History

Divona 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: Bivona, Vivona, Dona, Devon, Dion, Diana, Licona, Dizon, Pivonka

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Where is the Divona family from?

You can see how Divona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Divona family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Divona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Divona families living in Shropshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Divona's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Divona families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Divona 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 Divona ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Divona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Divona 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Divona. 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 45 military records available for the last name Divona. For the veterans among your Divona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Divona lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Divona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Divona in 1951 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Divona 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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