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Ivah Family History

Ivah 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: Ivan, Ida, Shah, Vas, Livas, Imam, Van, Iwai, Imai, Noah

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Where is the Ivah family from?

You can see how Ivah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ivah family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ivah families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Ivah family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ivah's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ivah families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ivah 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 65 census records available for the last name Ivah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ivah 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ivah. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ivah. For the veterans among your Ivah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ivah lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1971, in the United States, Ivah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Ivah in 1962 was 83, and 60 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ivah 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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