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Divany Family History

Divany 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: Divan, Devany, Devaney, Dinan, Devan, Ivan, Deveny, Dively, Diviney

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Where is the Divany family from?

You can see how Divany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Divany family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Divany families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 13 Divany families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Divany's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Divany families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Divany 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 123 census records available for the last name Divany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Divany 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Divany. 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 8 military records available for the last name Divany. For the veterans among your Divany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Divany lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Divany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Divany in 1967 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Divany 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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