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Hivala Family History

Hivala 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: Hietala, Kivela, Fiala, Hakala, Hirata, Hatala, Vala, Huval, Chvala

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Where is the Hivala family from?

You can see how Hivala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hivala family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hivala families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hivala families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hivala's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hivala families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Hivala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hivala 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hivala. 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 military records available for the last name Hivala. For the veterans among your Hivala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hivala lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Hivala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hivala in 1970 was 90, and 92 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hivala 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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