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Zive Family History

Zive 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: Ziv, Zike, Pike, Zink, Neve, Cave, Love, Nice, Dove, Nave

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Where is the Zive family from?

You can see how Zive families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zive family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Zive families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 8 Zive families living in Ayrshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Zive's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Zive families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zive 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 262 census records available for the last name Zive. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zive 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Zive. 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 43 military records available for the last name Zive. For the veterans among your Zive ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zive lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Zive life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Zive in 1967 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zive 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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