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Diverly Family History

Diverly 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, Siverly, Diver, Overly, Bierly, Haverly, Lively, Devery

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Where is the Diverly family from?

You can see how Diverly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diverly family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Diverly family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Diverly's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Diverly families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Diverly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diverly 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Diverly. 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 5 military records available for the last name Diverly. For the veterans among your Diverly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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