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Tiva Family History

Tiva 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: Riva, Niva, Piva, Taira, Ida, Oliva, Xia, Vila, Mira, Toda

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Where is the Tiva family from?

You can see how Tiva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tiva family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tiva family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Tiva's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tiva families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tiva 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 74 census records available for the last name Tiva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tiva 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Tiva. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tiva. For the veterans among your Tiva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tiva lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1997, in the United States, Tiva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tiva in 1989 was 65, and 78 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tiva 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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