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Shiva Family History

Shiva Surname Meaning

Indian: from a personal name from Sanskrit shiva meaning ‘pure’ or ‘auspicious’. This is the name of a Hindu god regarded by many Hindus as the supreme deity.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shiva family from?

You can see how Shiva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiva family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shiva families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Shiva families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shiva's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Shiva families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiva 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 Shiva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shiva. 67% of Shiva men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Shiva women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shiva were New Worker and Paper Sorter.

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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
    20%
  • New Worker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Paper Sorter
    50%

What Shiva family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Shiva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiva 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Shiva. 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 49 military records available for the last name Shiva. For the veterans among your Shiva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiva lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2002, in the United States, Shiva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shiva in 1993 was 77, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiva 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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