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Divelly Family History

Divelly 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: Dively, Diveley, Wivell, Dilly, Dovell, Siverly, Civello, Lively

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Where is the Divelly family from?

You can see how Divelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Divelly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Divelly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Divelly family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Divelly's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Divelly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Divelly 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 84 census records available for the last name Divelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Divelly 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Divelly. 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 15 military records available for the last name Divelly. For the veterans among your Divelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Divelly lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1992, in the United States, Divelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Divelly in 1974 was 69, and 86 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Divelly 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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