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Fiva Family History

Fiva 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: Fava, Fila, Riva, Fina, Niva, Piva, Ida, Oliva, Xia, Vila

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Where is the Fiva family from?

You can see how Fiva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fiva family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fiva families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Fiva family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Fiva's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Fiva families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fiva 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 Fiva ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Miner was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fiva. 100% of Fiva men worked as a Miner.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Miner
    100%

What Fiva family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Fiva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fiva 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Fiva. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fiva. For the veterans among your Fiva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fiva lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2003, in the United States, Fiva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fiva in 1997 was 76, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fiva 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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