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Divins Name Meaning

Scottish: probably a variant of Irish Diven itself a variant of Devine .

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


Similar surnames: Devins, Divine, Divens, Divin, Devens, Givans, Divan, Devin, Givins

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Where is the Divins family from?

You can see how Divins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Divins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Divins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Divins families living in British Columbia. This was about 88% of all the recorded Divins's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Divins families in 1911.
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What did your Divins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Divins. 35% of Divins men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    35%
  • Miner
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Fruit Grower
    9%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Divins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Divins 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Divins. 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 342 military records available for the last name Divins. For the veterans among your Divins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Divins lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Divins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Divins in 1958 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

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