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Divin Family History

Divin Surname Meaning

Czech (Divín): variant of Diviš (see Divis). Irish: variant of Devin.

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


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Where is the Divin family from?

You can see how Divin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Divin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Divin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Divin families living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Divin's in United Kingdom. Northumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Divin families in 1891.
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What did your Divin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Divin. 44% of Divin men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Labor
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

What Divin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Divin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Divin 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Divin. 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 534 military records available for the last name Divin. For the veterans among your Divin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Divin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Divin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Divin in 1963 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Divin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Divin 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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