This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Maliva family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Maliva Family History

Maliva 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: Malina, Caliva, Malia, Malik, Oliva, Malin, Kalina, Melia, Sliva

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Maliva family from?

You can see how Maliva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maliva family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maliva family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Maliva's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maliva families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maliva surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Maliva family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Maliva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maliva census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Maliva

Passenger Lists

There are 21 immigration records available for the last name Maliva. 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.

View all Maliva immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Maliva. For the veterans among your Maliva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Maliva military records

You've only scratched the surface of Maliva family history

Discover More

What is the average Maliva lifespan?

Average Maliva life expectancy in 1978 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maliva

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maliva 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Maliva family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial