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Duva Family History

Duva Surname Meaning

Italian: literally ‘of the grapes’ hence a metonymic occupational name for someone who grew processed or sold grapes.

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


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Where is the Duva family from?

You can see how Duva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duva family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duva families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 4 Duva families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Duva's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Duva families in 1851.
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What did your Duva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duva. 46% of Duva men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Duva women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duva were Core Maker and Comptometer.

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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
    46%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Butcher
    6%
  • Core Maker
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Arlifinal Flonver Mader
    14%
  • Comptometer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Duva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duva 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Duva. 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 667 military records available for the last name Duva. For the veterans among your Duva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duva lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Duva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Duva in 1961 was 47, and 86 in 2004.

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