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Divis Family History

Divis Surname Meaning

Czech (Diviš): from the personal name Diviš from Greek Dionysios (see Dennis).

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


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You can see how Divis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Divis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Divis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Divis families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Divis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Divis families in 1891.
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What did your Divis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Divis. 100% of Divis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Divis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Divis 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 571 immigration records available for the last name Divis. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Divis. For the veterans among your Divis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Divis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Divis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Divis in 1958 was 34, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Divis 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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