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Niave Family History

Niave 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: Nave, Neave, Neve, Cave, Nice, Grave, Stave, Giove, Nieves, Naves

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Where is the Niave family from?

You can see how Niave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niave family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Niave families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Niave family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Niave's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Niave families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Niave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niave 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Niave. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Niave. For the veterans among your Niave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niave lifespan?

Average Niave life expectancy in 1988 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niave 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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