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Fivas Family History

Fivas Surname 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: Livas, Rivas, Filas, Vivas, Faas, Vilas, Minas, Vas, Navas, Havas

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Where is the Fivas family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fivas. 72% of Fivas 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
    72%
  • Shop Assistant (draper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Fivas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fivas 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Fivas. 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 32 military records available for the last name Fivas. For the veterans among your Fivas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fivas lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2004, in the United States, Fivas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fivas in 1994 was 67, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fivas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fivas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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