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Vivas Family History

Vivas Surname Meaning

Catalan: Castilianized form of Vives.

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


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Where is the Vivas family from?

You can see how Vivas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vivas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vivas families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 14 Vivas families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vivas's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Vivas families in 1841.
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What did your Vivas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dependiente and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vivas. 100% of Vivas men worked as a Dependiente and 100% of Vivas women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Dependiente
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Vivas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Vivas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vivas 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Vivas. 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 280 military records available for the last name Vivas. For the veterans among your Vivas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vivas lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Vivas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Vivas in 1943 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vivas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vivas 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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