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Diveny Family History

Diveny 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: Deveny, Dively, Divens, Diven, Diver, Dovey, Doheny, Diviney, Ivens

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Where is the Diveny family from?

You can see how Diveny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diveny family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Diveny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Diveny family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Diveny's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Diveny families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Diveny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diveny 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Diveny. 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 101 military records available for the last name Diveny. For the veterans among your Diveny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diveny lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Diveny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Diveny in 1975 was 86, and 33 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diveny 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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