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Nival Family History

Nival 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: Niva, Neal, Livas, Vinal, Navas, Niwa, Civil, Dial, Ivan, Mihal

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Where is the Nival family from?

You can see how Nival families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nival family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Nival families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1911 there were 5 Nival families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nival's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nival families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Nival. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nival 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Nival. 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 12 military records available for the last name Nival. For the veterans among your Nival ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nival lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Nival life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Nival in 1973 was 39, and 58 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nival 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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