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Nieva Family History

Nieva Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of the places so named in the north of the Iberian Peninsula probably related with the word nieve ‘snow’.

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


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Where is the Nieva family from?

You can see how Nieva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nieva family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nieva families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 6 Nieva families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Nieva's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Nieva families in 1871.
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What did your Nieva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nieva. 100% of Nieva men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Nieva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nieva 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 586 immigration records available for the last name Nieva. 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 76 military records available for the last name Nieva. For the veterans among your Nieva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nieva lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Nieva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nieva in 1964 was 75, and 68 in 2003.

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