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Liva Family History

Liva Surname Meaning

Italian (Friuli): from the personal name Liva, a short form of Oliva from oliva ‘olive’ (from Latin oliva).

Greek: feminine (and possibly also American shortened) form of Livas.

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


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Where is the Liva family from?

You can see how Liva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liva family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Liva families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Liva families living in Devon. This was about 75% of all the recorded Liva's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Liva families in 1891.
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What did your Liva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liva. 36% of Liva men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Liva women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Liva were Fisherman and Teacher.

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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
    36%
  • Miner
    22%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Fisherman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Liva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liva 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Liva. 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 201 military records available for the last name Liva. For the veterans among your Liva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liva lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Liva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Liva in 1963 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liva 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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