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Leivas Family History

Leivas Surname Meaning

Spanish (mainly Galicia): plural form of Leiva.

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


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Where is the Leivas family from?

You can see how Leivas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leivas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leivas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Leivas families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Leivas's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Leivas families in 1891.
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What did your Leivas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leivas. 100% of Leivas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Leivas women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leivas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leivas 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Leivas. 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 64 military records available for the last name Leivas. For the veterans among your Leivas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leivas lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Leivas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Leivas in 1951 was 49, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leivas 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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