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Diveney Family History

Diveney Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Diviney, Diveley, Deveney, Devaney, Diener, Coveney, Disney, Deveny

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Where is the Diveney family from?

You can see how Diveney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diveney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Diveney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Diveney family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Diveney's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Diveney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diveney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Diveney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Diveney. 100% of Diveney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Diveney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diveney 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Diveney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 53 military records available for the last name Diveney. For the veterans among your Diveney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diveney lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Diveney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Diveney in 1974 was 81, and 90 in 2003.

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