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Divan Family History

Divan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Devine. Indian and Pakistani: variant of Dewan

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Divan family from?

You can see how Divan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Divan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Divan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Divan families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Divan's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Divan families in 1911.
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What did your Divan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Divan. 32% of Divan men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Divan women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Divan were Farming and Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Divan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Divan 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Divan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 538 military records available for the last name Divan. For the veterans among your Divan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Divan lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Divan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Divan in 1952 was 61, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Divan 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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