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Divelbiss Family History

Divelbiss Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Deubelbeiss (see Devilbiss).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Divelbiss family from?

You can see how Divelbiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Divelbiss family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Divelbiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Divelbiss families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Divelbiss's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Divelbiss families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Divelbiss 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 Divelbiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Divelbiss. 40% of Divelbiss men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Divelbiss women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Divelbiss were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

What Divelbiss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Divelbiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Divelbiss 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Divelbiss. 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 491 military records available for the last name Divelbiss. For the veterans among your Divelbiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Divelbiss lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Divelbiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Divelbiss in 1949 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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