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Pival Family History

Pival 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: Piva, Pal, Pilat, Livas, Vinal, Civil, Dial, Pica, Ivan, Pisa

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Where is the Pival family from?

You can see how Pival families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pival family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pival families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Pival families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pival's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pival families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Pival. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pival 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Pival. 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 16 military records available for the last name Pival. For the veterans among your Pival ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pival lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Pival life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pival in 1966 was 53, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pival 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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