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Tivao Family History

Tivao 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: Tao, Qiao, Livas, Miao, Tiano, Xiao, Tino, Jiao, Tito, Ivan

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tivao surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Tivao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tivao 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Tivao. 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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There are 119 military records available for the last name Tivao. For the veterans among your Tivao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tivao lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Tivao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Tivao in 1970 was 80, and 43 in 2004.

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