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Cilva Family History

Cilva 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: Cilia, Silva, Villa, Vila, Cala, Silvia, Cava, Calla, Ciulla, Cira

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Where is the Cilva family from?

You can see how Cilva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cilva family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cilva families living in Texas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cilva's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Cilva families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cilva 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 Cilva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cilva. 67% of Cilva men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Cilva family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Cilva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cilva 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Cilva. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cilva. For the veterans among your Cilva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cilva lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Cilva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cilva in 1970 was 74, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cilva

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cilva 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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