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Diveley Family History

Diveley Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Divilly (see Dively).

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


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Where is the Diveley family from?

You can see how Diveley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diveley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Diveley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Diveley families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Diveley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Diveley families in 1891.
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What did your Diveley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Apartment Housekeeper Retired was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Diveley. 100% of Diveley women worked as an Apartment Housekeeper Retired.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Apartment Housekeeper Retired
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Diveley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diveley 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Diveley. 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 520 military records available for the last name Diveley. For the veterans among your Diveley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diveley lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Diveley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Diveley in 1943 was 31, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diveley 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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