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Stiava Family History

Stiava 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: Stava, Stave, Sliva, Sava, Straka, Sciara, Silva, Strada, Stika

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Where is the Stiava family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stiava 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 Stiava ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stiava. 100% of Stiava men worked as a Shipping Clerk.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Stiava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stiava 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Stiava. 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 military records available for the last name Stiava. For the veterans among your Stiava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stiava lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Stiava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Stiava in 1971 was 55, and 78 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stiava 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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