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Dirven Family History

Dirven 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: Diven, Kirven, Diver, Doren, Dillen, Irvin, Siren, Dineen, Virgen

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Where is the Dirven family from?

You can see how Dirven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirven family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dirven family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dirven's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Dirven families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dirven 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 30 census records available for the last name Dirven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirven 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Dirven. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dirven. For the veterans among your Dirven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirven lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Dirven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dirven in 1964 was 61, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dirven 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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