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Niaves Family History

Niaves 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: Nieves, Naves, Neaves, Chaves, Nave, Navas, Nies, Ives, Neves, Rives

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Where is the Niaves family from?

You can see how Niaves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niaves family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Niaves families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Niaves family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Niaves's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Niaves families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Niaves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niaves 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Niaves. 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 9 military records available for the last name Niaves. For the veterans among your Niaves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niaves lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Niaves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Niaves in 1970 was 82, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niaves 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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