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Nivus Family History

Nivus 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: Niu, Livas, Nieves, Naves, Navas, Nims, Nies, Mikus, Ives, Niss

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Where is the Nivus family from?

You can see how Nivus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nivus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nivus family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nivus's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Nivus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Nivus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nivus 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Nivus. 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 5 military records available for the last name Nivus. For the veterans among your Nivus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nivus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Nivus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Nivus in 1966 was 88, and 77 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nivus 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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