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Divine Family History

Divine Name Meaning

Irish and English: variant of Devine .

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


Similar surnames: Devine, Divins, Devin, Divin, Vine, Divens, Devins, Diven, Davin

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Where is the Divine family from?

You can see how Divine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Divine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Divine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Divine families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Divine's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Divine families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Divine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Divine ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Divine. 50% of Divine men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    34%
  • Driver
    17%
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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Divine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Divine 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Divine. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Divine. For the veterans among your Divine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Divine lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Divine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Divine in 1947 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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