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Spiva Name Meaning

Altered form of English Spivey .

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


Similar surnames: Sida, Shive, Souva, Pia, Spira, Shiba, Pita, Spisak, Shia, Spiwak

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Where is the Spiva family from?

You can see how Spiva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spiva family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Spiva families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Spiva families living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Spiva's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Spiva families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spiva surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spiva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spiva. 37% of Spiva men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Spiva women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spiva were Manager and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Spiva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spiva 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Spiva. 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 626 military records available for the last name Spiva. For the veterans among your Spiva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spiva lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Spiva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Spiva in 1943 was 33, and 74 in 2004.

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