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Suvia Family History

Suvia 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: Subia, Savin, Sui, Suri, Silvia, Suit, Suda, Sava, Salvia, Sulla

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Where is the Suvia family from?

You can see how Suvia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suvia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Suvia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Suvia families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Suvia's in USA. California had the highest population of Suvia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suvia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Suvia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Suvia. 75% of Suvia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Suvia women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    75%
  • Car Cleaner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Suvia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Suvia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suvia 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Suvia. 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 23 military records available for the last name Suvia. For the veterans among your Suvia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suvia lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Suvia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Suvia in 1953 was 47, and 79 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suvia 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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