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Neiva Family History

Neiva 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: Niva, Leiva, Neva, Neira, Neve, Oliva, Neill, Sliva, Niwa, Leva

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Where is the Neiva family from?

You can see how Neiva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neiva family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Neiva family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Neiva's in USA. New York had the highest population of Neiva families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Neiva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neiva 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Neiva. 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 50 military records available for the last name Neiva. For the veterans among your Neiva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neiva lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Neiva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Neiva in 1965 was 73, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neiva 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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