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Biva Family History

Biva 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: Bina, Riva, Niva, Bila, Piva, Biga, Biba, Bova, Bava, Boda

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Where is the Biva family from?

You can see how Biva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biva family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Biva families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Biva family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Biva's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Biva families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biva 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 81 census records available for the last name Biva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biva 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 Biva. 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 6 military records available for the last name Biva. For the veterans among your Biva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biva lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Biva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Biva in 1965 was 87, and 83 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biva 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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