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Alaniva Family History

Alaniva 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: Anania, Alanis, Slanina, Alaniz, Landa, Oliva, Lanier, Araiza, Sliva

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Where is the Alaniva family from?

You can see how Alaniva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alaniva family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Alaniva families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alaniva's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Alaniva families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alaniva 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 113 census records available for the last name Alaniva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alaniva 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Alaniva. 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 Alaniva. For the veterans among your Alaniva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alaniva lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Alaniva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Alaniva in 1967 was 76, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alaniva 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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