This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Divjak family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Divjak Family History

Divjak 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: Bizjak, Diak, Sivak, Divan, Kijak, Dick, Deak, Livas, Dinan, Dimick

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Divjak family from?

You can see how Divjak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Divjak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Divjak families living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Divjak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Divjak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Divjak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Divjak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Divjak. 100% of Divjak men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Divjak | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Divjak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Divjak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Divjak census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Divjak

Passenger Lists

There are 305 immigration records available for the last name Divjak. 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.

View all Divjak immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 145 military records available for the last name Divjak. For the veterans among your Divjak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Divjak military records

You've only scratched the surface of Divjak family history

Discover More

What is the average Divjak lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Divjak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Divjak in 1956 was 63, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Divjak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Divjak 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Divjak family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial