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Diviney Family History

Diviney Surname Meaning

Irish (Mayo): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Duibheanaigh (see Devaney).

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


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Where is the Diviney family from?

You can see how Diviney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diviney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Diviney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Diviney families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Diviney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Diviney families in 1891.
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What did your Diviney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diviney. 37% of Diviney men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Diviney women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diviney were Salesman and Home Work.

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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
    37%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Home Work
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Diviney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diviney 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Diviney. 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 441 military records available for the last name Diviney. For the veterans among your Diviney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diviney lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Diviney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Diviney in 1943 was 28, and 64 in 2003.

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