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Divers Family History

Divers Surname Meaning

English and Irish (Donegal): variant of Diver with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Divers family from?

You can see how Divers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Divers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Divers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 107 Divers families living in Kent. This was about 48% of all the recorded Divers's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Divers families in 1891.
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What did your Divers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Divers. 42% of Divers men worked as a Builders Labourer and 84% of Divers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Divers were Electrician and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    42%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Incapacitated
    17%
  • Electrician
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Retired
    3%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Divers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Divers 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Divers. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Divers. For the veterans among your Divers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Divers lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Divers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Divers in 1949 was 40, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Divers 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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