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Spivia Family History

Spivia 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: Spiva, Sliva, Silvia, Slivka, Spina, Salvia, Pipia, Spezia, Spivak

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Where is the Spivia family from?

You can see how Spivia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spivia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spivia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Spivia families living in Mississippi. This was about 46% of all the recorded Spivia's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Spivia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spivia 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 Spivia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spivia. 100% of Spivia men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Spivia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spivia 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Spivia. 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 28 military records available for the last name Spivia. For the veterans among your Spivia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spivia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Spivia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Spivia in 1965 was 74, and 53 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spivia 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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