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Divall Family History

Divall Surname Meaning

see Deaville.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Divall family from?

You can see how Divall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Divall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Divall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 227 Divall families living in Sussex. This was about 55% of all the recorded Divall's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Divall families in 1891.
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What did your Divall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Divall. 30% of Divall men worked as a Gardener and 69% of Divall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Divall were Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    30%
  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Bus Conductor
    8%
  • Bricklayer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Divall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Divall 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Divall. 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 505 military records available for the last name Divall. For the veterans among your Divall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Divall lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Divall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Divall in 1964 was 69, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Divall 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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