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Nivola Family History

Nivola 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: Nicola, Nicolo, Kivela, Nikolas, Viola, Nicolas, Nicolau, Evola

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Where is the Nivola family from?

You can see how Nivola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nivola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nivola family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Nivola's in USA. California had the highest population of Nivola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nivola 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 19 census records available for the last name Nivola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nivola 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Nivola. 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 3 military records available for the last name Nivola. For the veterans among your Nivola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nivola lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Nivola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nivola in 1971 was 78, and 90 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nivola 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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