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Diver Surname Meaning

Irish (County Donegal): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Duibhidhir or sometimes of Mac Duibhidhir (see Dwyer also Dyer Dever and Devere).

English: from Middle English diver attested only in the sense ‘rope dancer’ but probably also an occupational name for one who dives under water.

This could include activities such as mending boats, weirs, or fishing nets.

Additionally, it may refer to those who collect oysters or other shellfish.

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


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You can see how Diver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diver family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Diver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 36 Diver families living in Quebec. This was about 51% of all the recorded Diver's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Diver families in 1911.
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What did your Diver ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Diver. 100% of Diver men worked as a Labourer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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What is the average Diver lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Diver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Diver in 1953 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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