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Divian Family History

Divian 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: Vivian, Divin, Divan, Damian, Dinan, Devin, Timian, Milian, Devan

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Where is the Divian family from?

You can see how Divian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Divian family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Divian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Divian families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Divian's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Divian families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Divian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Divian 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Divian. 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 9 military records available for the last name Divian. For the veterans among your Divian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Divian lifespan?

Average Divian life expectancy in 2001 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Divian 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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