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Viva Family History

Viva 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: Vila, Vida, Via, Vina, Vivar, Vita, Riva, Niva, Piva, Vivas

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Where is the Viva family from?

You can see how Viva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viva family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Viva families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Viva family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Viva's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Viva families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viva 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 935 census records available for the last name Viva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viva 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Viva. 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 31 military records available for the last name Viva. For the veterans among your Viva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viva lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Viva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Viva in 1967 was 80, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viva 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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