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Biava Family History

Biava 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: Bava, Bara, Basa, Baba, Bala, Baca, Fiala, Cava, Bina, Sava

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Where is the Biava family from?

You can see how Biava families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biava family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Biava families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Biava family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Biava's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Biava families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biava surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Biava ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biava. 34% of Biava men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Biava women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Molder
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Biava family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Biava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biava 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Biava. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 76 military records available for the last name Biava. For the veterans among your Biava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biava lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Biava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Biava in 1964 was 77, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biava 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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