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Divor Family History

Divor 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: Diver, Devor, Dover, Javor, Dier, Dino, Devol, Devon, Devore, Vivar

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Where is the Divor family from?

You can see how Divor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Divor family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Divor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 5 Divor families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Divor's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Divor families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Divor 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 95 census records available for the last name Divor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Divor 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Divor. 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 13 military records available for the last name Divor. For the veterans among your Divor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Divor lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Divor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Divor in 1973 was 84, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Divor 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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