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Pliva Family History

Pliva 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: Oliva, Sliva, Paiva, Pleva, Piva, Plier, Livas, Lipa, Slivka, Clive

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Where is the Pliva family from?

You can see how Pliva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pliva family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pliva family living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Pliva's in USA. Illinois and 5 other states had the highest population of Pliva families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pliva 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 150 census records available for the last name Pliva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pliva 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Pliva. 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 14 military records available for the last name Pliva. For the veterans among your Pliva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pliva lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Pliva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pliva in 1963 was 82, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pliva 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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