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Divich Family History

Divich 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: Devich, Milich, Dimick, Zuvich, Savich, Deich, Delich, Udovich

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Where is the Divich family from?

You can see how Divich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Divich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Divich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Divich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Divich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Divich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Divich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Divich. 50% of Divich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Divich women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Divich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Divich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Divich 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Divich. 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 36 military records available for the last name Divich. For the veterans among your Divich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Divich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Divich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Divich in 1964 was 70, and 78 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Divich 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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