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Nivala Family History

Nivala 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: Nevala, Kivela, Fiala, Novara, Vala, Nicola, Niva, Nikula, Chvala

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Where is the Nivala family from?

You can see how Nivala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nivala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Nivala families living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nivala's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nivala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nivala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nivala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Work and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nivala. 42% of Nivala men worked as a Farm Work and 50% of Nivala women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nivala were Farm Operator and Housework. .

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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

  • Farm Work
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Operator
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Nivala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nivala 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Nivala. 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 57 military records available for the last name Nivala. For the veterans among your Nivala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nivala lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Nivala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nivala in 1955 was 52, and 83 in 2003.

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