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Divans Family History

Divans 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: Givans, Divins, Divan, Divens, Ivans, Livas, Dinan, Devan, Ivan, Dias

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Where is the Divans family from?

You can see how Divans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Divans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Divans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Divans family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Divans's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Divans families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Divans 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 Divans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Divans. 100% of Divans 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 110 census records available for the last name Divans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Divans 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Divans. 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 13 military records available for the last name Divans. For the veterans among your Divans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Divans lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Divans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Divans in 1966 was 48, and 46 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Divans 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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