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Naiva Family History

Naiva Name 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: Nava, Paiva, Niva, Taira, Oliva, Nave, Sliva, Naito, Navas, Niwa

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Where is the Naiva family from?

You can see how Naiva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naiva family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Naiva families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Naiva families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Naiva's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Naiva families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naiva surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Naiva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Naiva. 100% of Naiva men worked as a Butcher. .

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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

  • Butcher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Naiva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naiva 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Naiva. 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 20 military records available for the last name Naiva. For the veterans among your Naiva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naiva lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Naiva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Naiva in 1964 was 78, and 80 in 2003.

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