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Piava Family History

Piava 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: Piana, Piva, Papa, Pala, Prada, Fiala, Prata, Cava, Pica, Sava

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Where is the Piava family from?

You can see how Piava families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piava family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Piava family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Piava's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Piava families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piava 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 62 census records available for the last name Piava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piava 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Piava. 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 29 military records available for the last name Piava. For the veterans among your Piava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piava lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1989, in the United States, Piava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Piava in 1972 was 88, and 75 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piava 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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