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Niva Family History

Niva Surname Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named from niva ‘small rapids current of a river (fast-flowing part of a river)’ with reference to their location.

Established as a hereditary surname since the 18th century in northern Finland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Niva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niva family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Niva families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Niva families living in Michigan. This was about 27% of all the recorded Niva's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Niva families in 1920.
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What did your Niva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Niva. 45% of Niva men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Work
    10%
  • Mill Hand
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Niva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niva 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Niva. 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 232 military records available for the last name Niva. For the veterans among your Niva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niva lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Niva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Niva in 1962 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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