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Dirvin Family History

Dirvin Name 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: Irvin, Divin, Girvin, Dervin, Kirvin, Drain, Darwin, Marvin, Devin

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Where is the Dirvin family from?

You can see how Dirvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirvin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dirvin families living in California. This was about 54% of all the recorded Dirvin's in USA. California had the highest population of Dirvin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dirvin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dirvin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dirvin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Dirvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirvin 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Dirvin. 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 23 military records available for the last name Dirvin. For the veterans among your Dirvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirvin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Dirvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Dirvin in 1967 was 93, and 42 in 2003.

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