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Diven Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Devine .

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


Similar surnames: Divan, Divens, Devon, Diver, Niven, Biven, Dovey, Dimon, Divin, Haven

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Where is the Diven family from?

You can see how Diven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diven family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Diven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Diven families living in Yorkshire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Diven's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Diven families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Diven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diven. 22% of Diven men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Diven women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diven were Carpenter and Salesgirl. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Salesgirl
    17%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Diven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diven 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 567 immigration records available for the last name Diven. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Diven. For the veterans among your Diven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diven lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Diven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Diven in 1943 was 38, and 82 in 2004.

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