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Divit Family History

Divit 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: Dixit, Divis, Divin, Dimit, David, Kivi, Diver, Devin, Civil, Dixie

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Where is the Divit family from?

You can see how Divit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Divit family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1901. The most Divit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Divit families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Divit's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Divit families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Divit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Divit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Divit 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Divit. 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 88 military records available for the last name Divit. For the veterans among your Divit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Divit lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1984, in the United States, Divit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Divit in 1955 was 58, and 80 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Divit 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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